Mangalore Diocese News

By Arwin Fernandes

Nirkan - Bantwal, Nov 14 : The ICYM Nirkan unit organized a limited-overs cricket tournament to celebrate the Ruby Jubilee, held under the banner 'Nirkan Premier League' for Nirkan parishioners on Sunday, November 03, 2024, at St. Thomas School ground, Nirkan, at 10:30 AM.

Six teams participated in the tournament:

1. Nirkan Warriors
2. Team Namaste
3. Rising Stars Nirkan
4. Torpedoes Nirkana
5. Nirkan Mavericks
6. Nirkan Knight Riders

The program was inaugurated by unveiling the trophy, led by Rev. Fr. Leo William Lobo, Parish Priest of Nirkan, alongside other dignitaries on stage.

Rolvish Fernandes, President of ICYM Nirkan unit welcomed all the gatherings present over there.

Also in attendance were Vincent Bennis, Vice President of the PPC and Animator of ICYM Nirkan Unit; Shanthi Veigas, Secretary of the PPC; Austin Lobo, Coordinator of Commissions, Nirkan Church; Alphonse Fernandes, the founding president of ICYM Nirkan; and Brother Loyd D'Souza along with numerous parishioners and other ICYM members.

The jerseys of each team were revealed by the Parish Priest along with team owners. Lunch was provided to all the players, and YCS and ICYM members set up stalls for refreshments and snacks.

Merloy Prem D'Souza, Secretary of ICYM Bantwal Deanery, and Prem Jeethan Pinto, Amcho Yuvak/PRO of ICYM Bantwal Deanery, joined the event after the inauguration ceremony.

Awards were presented to the winners, runners-up, man of the series, best bowler, best batsman, and man of the matches, with trophies and medals distributed.

The results of the tournament are as follows:

Winners : Rising Stars Nirkan
Runners-up : Nirkan Knight Riders

Leesha Lobo, Secretary of ICYM Nirkan unit conveyed vote of thanks. Venisha Lasrado, joint secretary of ICYM Nirkan unit compered the program.