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ICYM Valencia Unit Unveils Trophy of “Women’s Throw Ball Tournament”

News By Gordon DAlmeida
Pics By Nikhil Studio

Mangaluru, Jan 30 : Valencia parishioners celebrated the annual feast on 29 January 2023. On account of this a musical nite was held at the golden jubilee hall at 6.00pm.

The programme began with a prayer song which was led by Jessica and the group. Fr Roque DSa parish priest spoke during the occasion. The musicians were felicitated during the occasion. Resident Priest Paul Sebastian DSouza performed a Magic Show which thrilled the crowd, Trio Mellu, Richa and Clitu enthralled the crowd with their wonderful jokes. The Housie-Housie game added extra life to the nite.

During the occasion ICYM Valencia unit unveiled the Trophy of Inter Parish “Women’s Throw ball Tournament” which is to be hosted on 12th February 2023.

The event was compered by Ronald Rodrigues, Melisha and Jovita.

ICYM Valencia Unit Unveils Trophy of “Women’s Throw Ball Tournament”

The Trophy unveiling ceremony of the eagerly awaited inter parish “Women’s Throw ball Tournament” was held at the Valencia Golden Jubilee hall, here on 29 January 2023.

The trophy unveiling was done by Santhosh Sequiera (owner of Santhosh Arrangers Kankanady) who is the co-sponsor of the tournament, along with Fr Roque Dsa parish priest and the director of ICYM Valencia Unit, Fr Vijay Monterio Asst PP and Asst Director, Ronald Rodrigues the parish council vice-president and the animator of ICYM Valencia unit, Rita Menezes the secretary of parish council, Valerie Lobo unit president and the members of the unit. The unveiling was witnessed by one thousand parishioners.

The throw ball tournament is organized by Indian Catholic Youth Movement Valencia Unit. Tournament will be hosted at the Fr Muller’s Indoor stadium on 12 February 2023.The day long tournament is open to all the parishes of Mangalore diocese. This tournament is exclusively for the women who are above the age of 16+.

The tournament has some exciting prizes. Winners will be awarded Rs 22,222/- and a trophy. Runners Up with Rs 11,111/- and trophy. Added to this, the Best All Rounder, Best Thrower and Best Receiver trophy will be awarded to the players based on the performance. Not to disappoint the participants, every team will be awarded with a Trophy and Certificates for their participation in the tournament. All the teams will be served refreshments and lunch.

ICYM Valencia unit calls on to all the parishes of Mangalore diocese to form their parish team and participate in this mega tournament. The Registrations will close on 5 February 2023.Those who wish to participate in the tournament can contact +91-7022234949 (Valerie Lobo) or +91-8792304468 (Clive Rego). Daijiworld.com and Daijiworld 24x7 are the media partners.