Mangaluru: ICYM Bondel unit organised BON CUP – 2018 at Hudko Grounds, Bondel on Sunday 23 September 2018.
Alisten Tauro, President of ICYM Bondel unit welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Parish Priest presided over the programme while Mithun Rai, Youth Congress President of Dakshina Kannada was the chief guest for the programme. Fr Clifford Pinto, Assistant Parish Priest; Fr Leo Veigas; Rudy Pinto, ICYM Animator – Wilfred Alvares; Henbert Pinto and Francis Veigas, Parish Council Vice President and Secretary and ICYM Secretary Melinda D’Souza were on the dias.
The tournament was inaugurated by kicking the football towards the goal post by the dignitaries. Chief Guest Mithun Rai addressed the gathering and motivated the youths while Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza wished good luck to all the players participating in the tournament.
Lagori and Football tournament were conducted simultaneously. After a closely fought and interesting matches, Katipalla Parish team won the trophy and a cash prize of Rs.9999/- while Valencia Parish team won the Runners Up and a cash of Rs.5555/- in the Footbal Match. Lagori match was won by Bajjodi Parish team and a cash prize of Rs.4444/- while Merlapadav Parish team won runners-up trophy and Rs.2222/-.
Trophies were handed over to the winners of the tournament. Coach and referees of the tournament were honored during the valedictory programme. Birthday of Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza was celebrated by cutting the cake. Fr Leo Veigas spoke on the tournament and wished Fr Andrew Leo Dsouza a fruitful days ahead. ICYM secretary Melinda proposed the vote of thanks.
Ashel Sequiera compered the inaugural ceremony while the valedictory ceremony was anchored by Shanthi Priya Lasrado.