Loreen Fernandes
VIRAR, NOVEMBER 10, 2009: The much anticipated Parish Sports Fiesta took off to a flying start with the inauguration by Parish Priest, Fr. Blany Pinto, at 3.00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Members of the various small Christian communities of the parish depicted relevant themes through appropriate attire, choice of mascot and the use of placards during the march past.
Inter-community tournaments covering all age-groups were held. Indoor games like chess (open to all age groups; carom (seniors) and outdoor games that included box cricket (children), throw ball (women) and rink football (men) were organized.
The entire programme was concluded with the closing ceremony on Sunday evening. During the closing ceremony - trophies, cups and cash prizes for winners at the community level and at the individual level for outstanding performance were distributed. Don Bosco I community was the proud recipient of the winners’ trophy for the overall performance.The sports fiesta aims at bringing together all the members of the parish, which is geographically widespread. Modeled on the initiative of Don Bosco to foster togetherness through sports, the tournaments were eagerly looked forward to by one and all.
The parish is grateful to Fr. Edwin Colaco and the members of the cultural cell and the others who teamed with him for providing yet another avenue for enjoyment the Don Bosco way.