Indian Gymkhana Club is holding its Centenary dinner on Saturday 25th November at the Gymkhana Club, Thornbury Avenue, Osterley, TW7 4NQ. It will take place from 7pm till 11pm and will include a champagne reception, live entertainment, dinner and dance.
The gymkhana was first established in 1916 as a cricket club - mainly comprising of princes and maharajahs living in London at that time - and led a nomadic existence in its early years.
IG has been graced by the presence of many prominent sporting personalities from South Asia, including the Maharajah of Visianagram, Vijay Merchant, Nazir Ali, Jahangir Khan and the Nawab of Pataudi.
Rohan Kanhai came to IG when the West Indies toured in 1952, along with Sonny Ramadhin and Alf Valentine.
More recently, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Imran Khan and a young Sachin Tendulkar have played at the club.
Today, IG is the oldest and largest multiracial sports club in the United Kingdom.
IG proudly adheres to the original aims of its founders, which is to promote sport and the positive effect it has on participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
They have over 1000 active members, ranging from under 6 to over 60, playing cricket, hockey, football. Many more are regular users of our gymnasium and healthy living classes, our vibrant bar and banqueting hall.
In 20014 they began healthy living classes for the over 50s from the local area with the objective is to provide regular physical activity through structured exercise classes, such as yoga. The section boasts 200 regular participants.
Due its location, grounds and facilities, IG is also widely used for social events with organisations like the Indian High Commission hosting its annual Indian Independence Day Mela, as well as local institutions and charities.
