Dubai/ Sharjah, Nov 24 (Media Release): Konkan Yuva, Dubai organized traditional family sports fest ‘ Khel Mhel-2019 ‘ on November 22 at Wanderers Sports Club, Sharjah, an event that added another feather to Konkan Yuva cap.
Over 26 Teams participated in the programme that begn at 9.00 am which included both inter-parish and open to all teams and about 800 crowd witnessed the sports event. Chief Guest for the event was Walter Nandalike MD of Daijiworld and others guest included Fr. Stephen Lewis, priest Konkani Community Sharjah, Ronald Martis MD of Blue Royal Group of Companies, Pradeep Barboza Paladkam Konkani actor director of drama, Dayan DSouza, Daiji Dubai Writers Forum founder, Valerian D’ Almeida financial advisor of News Karnataka ,Fr. Denis Saldanha, priest of St Mary’s Mangalorean Community and spiritual director of Konkan Yuva, inaugurated the event.
The opening of the event was with the Nasik Band by Team Ocean Kids which escorted the guest to dais along with other KY Core Committee members followed by the march past from all the teams and the stage programme began. Prayer service was conducted by Fr. Stephen Lewis,. President Vivian Fernandes welcomed the gathering. The inauguration of the event took place by raising the KY Banner and by flying the doves which symbolized peace and brotherhoods throughout the event, The chief guest Walter Nandalike wished all the participating teams and Konkan Yuva good Luck. .Fr Denis Saldanha’s words strengthened the event .The Konkan Yuva theme song was sung and the chief guest declared the sports meet was open .
The sports event began at 10:00 am inaugurated with coconut smash by Fr Stephen Lewis and Fr. Denis Saldanha. The games went on this way beginning with coconut smash, lagori, tug of war, slow cycle race. At 1:00 pm vovyo competition was conducted and three teams took part in this competition. Judges for vovyo completion were Dayan D’Souza, Ajith Peter, Sannu Monis and Walter Nandalike. After the vovyo competition the housie housie game was conducted which added up more energy to the crowd and the teams. The games like moon walk, task relay, cycle bandi , lagori final , coconut smash final and tug of war final continued until 6:00 pm. Auctions was conducted and bidding was made for many items like bongo drum, tender coconut and many more.
The valedictory function for the event was held at 7:0 0pm. The main guests for the valedictory were Joseph Mathias MD of Merit Freight System LLC, Leticia, MD, Mega Speed Cargo and Walter Nandalike.
Joseph Mathias spoke to the gathering and wished KY to look forward for many such sports events and also assured his support for the future events of KY. Walter Nandalike said that this was the first event in Dubai that he witnessed from inauguration till valedictory, he was very happy spending his whole day with in Khel Mhel
‘Sanganth’ CD produced by Stevan D’Souza Bahrain , (music by Roshan D’Souza , Angelore) was also released on the same day. The secretary of KY, Sweeny D Souza thanked everyone for making this sports event a great success. The most awaited moment was the results of the games:
Open to All
Coconut Smash -Winners – Lilcy Challengers, Runners up – Coastal Friends UAE.
Lagori –Winners – Lilcy Challengers, Runners up – Kudla Warriors
Tug Of war –Winners – Mattikatte United, Runers Up- Glowing Stars Bantwal
Slow Cycle Race – Winners- SMMC, Runners up –Konkan Thara
Moon Walk –Winners –Infinity Dubai, Runners up Lilcy Challengers
Bandi Race Winners – Mattikatte United, Runners up- Neermarga Stars
Task Relay – Winners – Merit Freight, Runners up – Mattikatte United
March Past –Konkan Tharam
Over All Champions – Mattikatte United
First Runner up – Infinity Dubai
Second Runner up -Lilcy Challengers
Inter-parish teams:
Coconut Smash -Winners – Moodubelle, Runners up – Cordel.
Lagori –Winners – Bajal A, Runners up – Kinnigoli
Tug Of War –Winners –PokriPernal,Runers Up- MukutMogarnad
Slow Cycle Race – Bajal A, Runners up – Kinnigoli
Moon Walk –Winners – PokriPernal, Runners up - Mogarnad
Bandi Race Winners – Moodubelle, Runners up- PokriPernal
Task Relay – Winners –Bajal B, Runners up – Bajpe
March Past Winners: PokriPernal
Overall Champions – Pokri Pernal
First Runner Up – Moodubelle
Second Runner Up- Bajpe and Mogarnaad
Vovyo Competition Winners: Konkan Thara
Runners up: Cordel
Selfie Competition Winners: Moodubelle
Referees for the event: Godwin D’’Souza ,Novi, Floyd Kiran D’Souza, Deepak Machado, Sannu Monis, Nanu Marol, Blaze, Vernon D’’Souza ,Ajith ,Ranjith and Sannu Nidodi
This fest which was organized under the motto ‘Revecha Uskyar Mathiyecho Khel’ was very much successful in showcasing the love for the childhood native games and gathered all the Konkani community to meet under one roof. Konkan Yuva received an overwhelming response for organizing such a wonderful event from the entire crowd. MC Viyon Veigas, MC Vernon D’Souza and MC Sweeny D’Souza along with DJ Shavin were successful in entertaining the crowd.
Under the leadership of Vivian Fernandes and the team Konkan Yuva ‘ Khel Mhel ‘ helped each one to recollect the good old memories and to cherish them forever.