Media Release

Sharjah, Nov 20: ‘Khel Mhel’, a sports extravaganza with a package full of fun is all set to enthrall Dubai Konkan’s on November 22 at Wonderers Sports Club, Sharjah.

The day-long extravaganza is organized by Konkan Yuva which will bring out all energy and thus ensure a fun- filled day.

The fest is organized under the motto ‘Revecha Uskyar Mathiyecho Khel’ which clearly showcases the love for the childhood native games which simultaneously aims to gather all the Konkani community to meet under one roof, with band, music, gifts, raffle draw, fancy fete, housie-housie, food and beverages and many more, to celebrate togetherness with joy, cheer and laughter, especially for the Mangalurean community.

The inauguration would be held at sharp 8:30 am. The chief guest along with the teams, captains, volunteers and the core KY members would be escorted with the Nasik Band which would be the center of attraction, followed by the march-past from all teams there shall be a special prize for the Best March Past Team. Followed by the inauguration, sports events like Tug-of-war, treasure hunt, lagori, moonwalk, slow cycle race, relay, tyre race, coconut smash etc. shall commence.

Konkan Yuva have already received an overwhelming response of 14 teams under the inter-parish teams category namely Pernal, Kulur, Loretto, Mogarnad, Moodubelle, Bajpe, Derebail, Surathkal, Neermarga Bajal, Cordel, Kinnigoli and Sasthan.

Also 12 teams are confirmed under open to all teams category namely Neermarga Stars, Costal Friends UAE, JMJ Prayer Group, Konkan Tharam, Merit Freight Avengers, Glowing Stars of Bantwal, Kudla Warriors, Infinity Dubai, SeZari, Matthikatte United, SMMC and Lilcy Challengers.

To keep the audience and kids enthralled, Khel Mel has veteran comperes like Viyon Veigas, Vernon D’Souza and Sweeny Dsouza along with Pancake Tuner DJ Shavin who will keep the participants and audience on their feet, there will also be stalls of mouthwatering food and beverage. Exciting spot prizes and lucky draws will be held during the event.

Fancy Fete is also going to be an exciting part of the event which includes:

Car Race, 7up 7Down, Bolt & Stick, Cola Ke Gala, Guess the Spices and Breaking the pot etc.

The beautiful weather undoubtedly would encourage the participants to get into the fun mode and enjoy the week off in a very sporty manner. Konkan Yuva is known for its ethnicity. This will be upheld by the Vovyo competition the traditional part of Roce.

“‘Khel Mhel’ is a unique event. There will be a lot of activities, games, dance, music and much more. We have the Mangalorean pride ‘Brass band’, the ‘Nasik Dhol’ and list full of the entertainments for the children, teens and the adults. Do drop in to recreate the good old days of Mangaluru in the land of Sharjah,” invites Konkan Yuva president Vivian Fernandes.

Highlights of the day:

• Entertainment for kids: Mascots, Chocolates, Games, Dance, Songs, Gifts, Food etc
• Konkan Yuva will also present Gaywin Lasrado with his attractive Face paints
• There will also be a selfie competition which would attract a special price
• Special Mangalurean dishes, Mangalurean dress code, baila, karaoke songs, games, gifts and much more