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Loretto - Bantwal , April 30 : The Parish Council of Our Lady of Loretto Church along with ICYM Loretto Unit, Youth Commission and Social Media Commission of the parish organized a vibrant and spirited competition featuring volleyball and throwball for all parishioners on April 29th, 2024. The event commenced at 2:30 pm and was inaugurated by Parish Priest Rev. Fr Francis Crasta, Vice President of the Pastoral Council Mr Cyprian D'Souza, Animator of ICYM Loretto Unit Mr Alwyn Pinto, and President of ICYM Loretto Unit Vinod Menezes.

Mr Alwyn Pinto, the Animator of ICYM Loretto Unit, extended a warm welcome to the attendees. The Parish Priest addressed the gathering and inaugurated the tournament by serving the first ball. Total of 12 ward teams participated in the respective categories. Volleyball and throwball were held simultaneously, with Mr Ajith Pinto and Mr Rithesh Poojary serving as the umpire for the event. Volleyball was conducted for men, while throwball was conducted for women.

The finals of the men's team were held between Infant Jesus Ward and Nithyadhar Ward, with Infant Jesus emerging as the winners of the volleyball team. In the women's team, Infant Jesus and Pompei Ward competed, with Infant Jesus emerging as the winners once again. Mr. Alwyn Pinto, as the host of the tournament, also gave a vote of thanks. ICYM members actively participated, contributing to the overall success of the event.

Parish Priest Rev. Fr Francis Crasta, Vice President of the Pastoral Council Mr Cyprian D'Souza, Mr Prakash Vas - Pastoral Council coordinator of all commissions, Dr Reema Frank - Youth Commission coordinator, and Mrs Maria D'Souza - Social Media Commission coordinator, wished all the best to all team players who played for the finals. The tournament concluded at 6:30 PM with overall success.