Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 17: RGUHS Mangaluru Zone throwball (M&W) tournament 2026-27 was hosted by Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Deralakatte on October 17.
Fr Suraj Joseph Lobo, inaugurated the tournament on at Father Muller playground of the college. Fr Donald Nilesh Crasta, administrator, Father Muller homoeopathic medical college and hospital presided over the programme.
The inaugural programme began with a prayer song. Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, principal, FMHMC welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest.
Chief guest Fr Suraj in his inaugural address wished the players and said that "Throwball is a gameplay of agility and strategy, where every point is earned with determination and skill. The importance of team play in the game of throwball as well as in their personal life and their profession. “Keeping your focus on the game at hand is the key to success rather than dwelling the lost point ".
Fr Donald Nilesh Crasta in his administrators address mentioned that " It is commendable that the students from various streams of medical and allied health sciences are here serving their drive to be active in sportsmanship”. He also spoke about importance of team work in the game as well as in healthcare field and wished the teams give their best performance.
Falah, sports secretary of the college, thanked everyone on behalf of the institution.
The formal Inaugural function was concluded with the national anthem and dignitaries were escorted to the stadium, to play the inaugural game.
Fr Nelson Dheeraj Pais, administrator Father Muller Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical division, Dr Vilma M D'Souza, vice principal, FMHMC, Dr Satish, principal, Father Muller College Of Pharmacy, Dr Girish Navada, medical superintendent , FMHMC&H, Mithin S assistant sports coordinator- RGUHS, Mangaluru Zone, Chennakeshava M G, physical education instructor, FMHMC, physical education directors of other colleges, faculty members, Students' Council members and students were present for the inaugural programme.
18 women’s team and 12 men’s team from various colleges of Mangaluru zone affiliated under RGUHS are participating in the tournament.