The Milagris Youth Group of Sawantwadi hosted an inter wado football tournament under the theme ‘Play For Christ’ in a grand manner to foster a healthy sporting environment among the wados of Our lady of Milagris Cathedral parish, Sawantwadi.
The tournament was graced by the chief guest, Rev. Fr. Richard Saldanha, Principal of Mialgris School and Junior College; he addressed the players and inspired them. The guest of honour was Rev.Fr Milet D’Souza, Rector of the Cathedral, who also wished all the players good luck.
Other dignitaries present were Sr Kavita, Fr William Saldanha, Fr Amit D’Britto OFM Cap, Fr Melwin Pais and Bro Gabriel Fernandes.
In all, ten teams participated in the tournament. The final match was between Mazgaon and Salaiwada, resulting in Mazgaon 3 and Salaiwada 1.
The teams and players were awarded trophies and medals. The Best Player of the Tournament went to Prince Dsouza (Mazgaon); the Highest Number of Goals scored to Joe; Best Goal Keeper was awarded to Anthony (Salaiwada) and Emerging Players were awarded to Liam Pinto ( Mazgaon) and Johan (Namas).
The highlight of the tournament was a Girls Football Exhibition Match to encourage more girls to participate in such sporting events. The event was a grand success owing to the combined sincere efforts by the Youth of Sawantwadi Parish.
Reported By
Bro Sunil Almeida
Youth In-charge