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Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth

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Mangaluru: An extravagant event par excellence, the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Vamanjoor Unit, in collaboration with ICYM city deanery, organized “Sports Fiesta-2015”, an inter-parish Cricket and Lagori tournament at Vamanjoor Church Grounds on Friday, October 23, 2015.
ICYM Vamanjuru 37The fiesta witnessed a massive crowd of over 1500 people with over 300 active participants, which made the event a huge success.

The event was inaugurated with the release of colourful balloons by the chief guests and guests of honour including Vamanjoor Parish Priest Fr. Cyprian Pinto, UAE based entrepreneurs Lawrence and James Mendonca, Provincial SRA of Mangalore Province Sr. Zeena D’souza, Parish Council Secretary Joachim D’souza, and ICYM Vamanjoor Animator Charles Pais.

Addressing the gathering, Fr. Cyprian Pinto urged the young participants to take part actively and play with the spirit of the game and wished them all the success for the day.

Motivating the youth, Sr. Zeena said that the youth must take sports as a passion and encouraged them to play well and be good citizens of the society.

Lawrence Mendonca reminisced about his days in the ICYM as a youngster and spoke about how the importance of sports has changed in today’s day and age. “Modernization has taken place even in a normal sports tournament. Winning and losing is part of the game, but the defeated ones congratulating the winners is the true passion towards the game”, he said and wished all the participants success.

The parishes that participated in the two events were:

Cricket Teams : Angelore, Bajjodi, Bondel, Derebail, Kulshekar, Kelrai, Neermarga, Paldane, Shaktinagar, Vamanjoor A, Vamanjoor B, Rosario, Kuloor, Milagres, Valencia, Urwa

Lagori Teams : Angelore, Bondel, Derebail, Kulshekar, Kelrai, Shaktinagar, Vamanjoor A, Vamanjoor B, Rosario, Kuloor, Milagres, Urwa, Fermai

The host team Vamanjoor bagged the Winner trophy in the Cricket tournament while the Kulshekar ICYM unit settled for the runners up trophy.

Johnson D’souza from Vamanjoor was declared the Man of the Series while the Man of the Match title was taken home by Avin Mascarenhas. He also was awarded the title of the Best Batsman. Royd Kulshekar took away the Best Bowler title.

Winners of the Lagori tournament were the Kelarai ICYM unit while runners up title went to the Vamanjoor unit. The Player of the Tournament title in Lagori was bagged by Veena Vas from Shaktinagar.

The ICYM Vamanjoor unit ensured that everyone had a fun-filled day by organizing various fun and entertaining events. The Love Birds Draw, Cock Draw and Pepsi Draw were particularly enjoyed by the various people who gathered from different units.

Avin Mascarenhas, President, ICYM Vamanjor Unit welcomed the gathering while Sonal D’souza proposed the vote of thanks.

The well-organised and highly appreciated event was put together by the Vamanjoor Unit of ICYM. This group of highly talented and enthusiastic youngsters has been active throughout the year, conducting various innovative programs for the parishioners as well as outsiders.

The unit is doing commendable work under the guidance of their director Fr. Cyprian Pinto, Parish Priest. Animated by Charles Pais, the enthusiastic and driven group of youngsters is led by President Avin Mascarenhas and Secretary Sonal D’souza. There are 75 active members in the Unit.

News Karnataka was the media partner for the event.

Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth
Sports Fiesta-2015 held in Vamanjoor gathers hundreds of youth

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