Rickson Fernandes sdb
LONAVLA, AUGUST 20, 2009: In the midst of the swine flu, the past pupils association of Don Bosco, Lonavla organized a Dawn to Dusk 7-Aside football tournament for the football lovers on August 19, 2009. In the present circumstances they managed to infect 16 teams
with the virus of the football monsoon fever. Fr. Lorenzo D’Souza the past pupils in- charge and with the Leadership of Gijo, the president of the unit, the Football Mania 2009 was a great success and a very well appreciated tournament.
One of the special characteristics of this event was the presence of Salesians from Mumbai and Pune, who also played in the tournament. The occasion began with a prayer service wherein blessings of God were i
nvoked. A small inspirational talk by Fr. Lorenzo followed during which also explained the rules of the game. The draws for the game were later made. The teams moved on to the grounds where two games went on simultaneously.
A number of prizes were given in different achievements; highest goal scorer, best player etc. The runners-up were the Gex team (Don Bosco Yerwada football team) and the winning trophy was awarded to Go sports team from Pune. All through the day the sun shone brightly however the final match was faced with showers of blessings which made it truly a Football Monsoon Mania.
LONAVLA, AUGUST 20, 2009: In the midst of the swine flu, the past pupils association of Don Bosco, Lonavla organized a Dawn to Dusk 7-Aside football tournament for the football lovers on August 19, 2009. In the present circumstances they managed to infect 16 teams
with the virus of the football monsoon fever. Fr. Lorenzo D’Souza the past pupils in- charge and with the Leadership of Gijo, the president of the unit, the Football Mania 2009 was a great success and a very well appreciated tournament.One of the special characteristics of this event was the presence of Salesians from Mumbai and Pune, who also played in the tournament. The occasion began with a prayer service wherein blessings of God were i
nvoked. A small inspirational talk by Fr. Lorenzo followed during which also explained the rules of the game. The draws for the game were later made. The teams moved on to the grounds where two games went on simultaneously.A number of prizes were given in different achievements; highest goal scorer, best player etc. The runners-up were the Gex team (Don Bosco Yerwada football team) and the winning trophy was awarded to Go sports team from Pune. All through the day the sun shone brightly however the final match was faced with showers of blessings which made it truly a Football Monsoon Mania.