Mangalore Diocese News

By Jisha Monteiro

Vorkady, Oct 16 : ICYM Vorkady unit conducted an Inter-ward Throwball and Volleyball tournament on October 13th, 2024 at St.Joseph's AUP school ground ,Vorkady from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm for the parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Vorkady.

The tournament began with an inauguration ceremony at 9:30 am by seeking God's blessings through a prayer song for the smooth conduct of the tournament.The event was smoothly hosted by Ms.Preemal, ICYM cultural secretary. Ms.Diana Cutinha, ICYM President welcomed the gathering.

The event was inaugurated by Rev.Fr.Basil Vas, Parish priest & director of ICYM Vorkady , Rev.Fr.Santhosh Dsouza, Assistant director of ICYM Vorkady, accompanied by Sr. Severiene Dcunha, Animator of ICYM Vorkady unit.

Rev.Fr.Basil Vas delivered an inspiring inaugural speech. He emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork.

Total 9 wards participated in the throwball tournament and 11 wards participated in the volleyball tournament, total participants were 149.

The event was well organized with the support of the parishioners and ICYM members. Mr.Shiva Prasad and Mr.Sandeep were the umpires for the tournament.

Tournament highlights:
Pavoor ward won the throwball tournament, defeating Uddanbettu ward in the final round.
Thimmangur II ward emerged victorious in the volleyball tournament, beating Vorkady II ward.

Ms.Diana Cutinha unit president announced the prizes and compered the programme.