DR. AMBEDKAR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT HELD FOR RURAL YOUTH IN GOA

SPORTS GOA: Goan Sports fan's favourite! 

Dr. Ambedkar Sports Club, Thane and kulmaiya Khadki were victorious in the 2nd All Goa Dr. Ambedkar seven-a-side boy’s rural football competition organized by DSYA at Peddem complex, Mapusa on Saturday.

In the U-19 competition Dr Ambedkar SC, Thane were first followed by Jolly Boys, Mulgao and Morjim Boys, Morjim took third place. Friend’s circle won the fair play award. 

The following individual prizes were awarded: best goalkeeper Pankaj Parwar (Shanta Durga Sc, Karapur), best defender Gopi Parwar (Jolly Boys, Mulgao), best midfielder Maha Bleshwar (Dr. Ambedkar Thane) and best forward Sarvesh Palgar (Jolly Boys, Mulgao).

In the U-16 competition Kulmaiya were first, Nuvyog SC, Mandrem were the runners up and Shanta Durga, Karapur finished third. Raathma SC, Assagao were awarded the fair play award

The following individual prizes were awarded: best goalkeeper Rakesh Mandrekar (Navyog SC, Mandrem), best defender Sunil Virnodkar (Navyog Sc, Mandrem), best midfielder Devendra Pednekar (Kulmaiya SC, Khadki) and best forward Santosh Halichandra (Kulmaiya SC, Khadki).

PORTUGUESE PROFESSEUR SPEAKS ON "SOCIOLOGY IN SPORT " IN GOA!

SPORTS GOA: Goan Sports fans favourite!

“We are rapidly moving to a culture of non-movement, where we prefer to use the escalator and elevators in everyday life rather than walk, which is of great concern,” stated Dr. Ana Luisa Periera addressing a workshop on “Sociology of sport”, at Vivanta by Taj, in Panjim, on Sunday.
She added that there should be compulsory a minimum of at least three hours of physical education for all school children per week to tackle health concerns such as childhood obesity, which she felt was greatly on the increase.

 In Portugal she mentioned that the physical education teacher plays an important role, because it is them who motivates and also recommends their students to attend sports club as part of extra curriculum activities if they are showing an interest for the sport.

Due to globalization, Dr. Ana felt that countries around the world are developing similar sub-cultures as the internet and modern technology is having a huge impact on youngsters and taking them away from traditional sports activities.“In the past young boy’s used to play soccer in the streets, ironically in Portugal today football academies are looking to replicate street football as part of their training, as the youth prefer to play Fifa games on their playstation.”

Dr. Ana elaborated on the “golden triangle of sport sociology”, which ecompasses professional sport, media and sponsors. She expressed that professional football clubs such as Manchester United use the media to promote their brand across the globe which makes it appealing for sponsors to invest in the sport, which in turn has a great influence on the sports a population takes up.

Using the example of her own country Portugal, she said that most youngsters want to play football because it is given extensive coverage in the news. Build up for matches can start five days in advance which attracts people from all groups of society. 

Dr. Ana also exposed the hidden curriculum that takes place in schools across the world, which is used to discriminate and maintain the status quo in society, which she believed had strong ramifications on the role of sports, as certain social classes are segregated from playing elite sports and sometimes sports equipment is expensive which deters people from taking up a certain sport.

The audience made up of strong personalities from sports in Goa felt that the topic on “sociology of sport” was a relevant one to the state and fully appreciated Dr. Ana’s contribution.
Fr Ian Figueredo, provincial, Salesian's Panjimand Konkan Province inaugurated the programme in the presence of VM Prabhuduesai, SAG'S Executive director,. Fr Wilfred Fernandes, administrator, welcomed. Dr Marie Raj principal, proposed the vote of thanks.

The workshops are being organised by Don Bosco Oratory in collaboration with SAG, GFA, Sporting Clube de Goa, and Daily Bread under the Memorandum of understanding with Porto Univerity's Department of physical education and Sports Sciences.

First published in Herald on Monday 6th February 2012.

St Britto's U-14 champs

A goal in each half was enough to hand ST Britto’s high school, Mapusa victory after defeating St Clara’s high school, Assnora 2-0 in the final of the U-14 boy’s Bardez Taulka football tournament organized by DSYA at Peddem complex here on Wednesday.

St Britto’s started strongly and moved ahead when Macann Pereira sent in a good cross from the right side and Omkar Sawant did the unimaginable as he chested the ball, before controlling and finishing into the back of the net.

After the change of ends Macann again sprinted down the right side and crossed. This time Omkar could not make contact with the ball, but fortunately for St Britto’s Rihadh D’Souza was lurking and placed it in the opposite corner.

“We missed at least six easy chances, but I cannot complain with the result,” remarked St Britto’s Coach Marcelino Pereira.

“This is the first final that we have qualified for the final. We are disappointed to lose, but our opponents also played well,” stated St Clara’s coach Gajanan Kambli.

St Britto’s principal was the chief guest and gave away the certificates, in the presence of Zonal Taluka organizer (Bardez) Nita Pednelkar. St Britto’s PE teacher Pavan kumar was present along with St Clara’s PE teacher Raj Gaunce.

ST XAIVER'S DOMINATE BOYS AND GIRL'S FINAL

In the finals of the girl’s U-19 Inter zonal Interschool football tournament at Campal ground, Panjim, St Xaiver’s HSS, defeated Our lady of Rosary HSS, Dona Paula 4-1 via the tie breaker after the match ended 1-1. Sonali Paunder scored for St Xaiver’s, while Meena Gaunso equalized for Dona Paula.

In the third place playoff match, St Theresa HSS, Candolim thrashed Don Bosco HSS, Panjim 6-0, with a hat-trick from Priti Shinde, a brace from Valencio Rego and a goal from Jenniyc Silva.

First published in Herald on 16^th September 2011.

St Xaiver’s higher secondary school, Mapusa was victorious defeating Don bosco higher secondary school 8-7 via sudden death in the U-19 boys Higher secondary Inter zonal football tournament at St Christopher, Tivim ground on Friday. The match ended 1-1 at normal time, with Gideon Dovi scoring for Xaiver’s, while Aldair Figueria scored for Don Bosco. Government high school, Sanquelim finished third.

First published in Herald on 17^th September 2011.

ST BRITTO'S MOVE INTO FINAL

St Britto’s high school, Mapusa moved into the finals after defeating St Anthony’s high school, Monte de Guirim 3-0 in DSYA U-14 boys Interschool Bardez zone football tournament at Peddem complex here on Tuesday 13^th September 2011.

In the second semi final St Clara’s, Assnora defeated Assagao Union high school, Assagao 3-2 via the tie breaker after the match ended goalless.

In girl’s U17 Interschool football semi final Holy Cross h/s, Siolim overcame St Michael h/s, Vagator 2-0.

Holy Cross higher secondary school, Bastora overcame Holy Cross higher secondary school, Siolim 3-2 via the tie breaker in the girl’s U-17 Bardez Taluka football tournament organized by DSYA at Peddem complex on Thursday. The match ended goalless at the end of normal time.

DON BOSCO NORH DISTRICT U-17 CHAMPIONS

A hat-trick each for Alwyn D’Souza and Ndidi Chukwuma gave Don Bosco Oratory high school, Panjim a massive 8-2 victory over Our lady of Grace high school, Bicholim in the U-17 Subroto Mukerjee North district final at Peddem Complex here on Friday. Don Bosco led 5-1 at the interval.

Within 18 seconds Don Bosco showed their intentions when they worked the ball down the right flank and crossed for Ndidi who hit the post. Four minutes later from a similar situation Ndidi put Don Bosco ahead.

In the 13th minute Ndidi set up Alwyn who finished with style. Don Bosco went three up in the 24th when Alwyn tapped in his second.

Two minutes later at the other end Sitesh Chopdekar pulled a goal back from the penalty spot for Grace.

Just before the break Don Bosco added two more. First Sahil Tavora set up Elison Pereira from a freekick, before Elison repaid the favour by chipping a free kick into the danger area for Sahil to head home.

A t half time, Don Bosco brought on striker Akeraj Martins as they were clearly enjoying themselves in front of goal. Within nine minutes Akeraj was brought down in the box and Ndidi slotted home the penalty.

Shubam Mayekar pulled another goal back for Grace in the 54th minute, but by this stage Don Bosco was firmly in the driving seat.

In the closing stages Alwyn was allowed to walk the ball into the net for his third, before Ndidi punted in his third. Don Bosco will now challenge in the All Goa state final.

First published in Herald on 27^th August 2011.

NEW SAI HOSTEL OPENED

Indian Minister for sports Ajay Maken proudly declared the new construction of the SAI girls hostel opened, at Peddem complex here on Sunday 28^th August 2011. The sports minister, while addressing the school children of local schools and SAI staff used the example of Cuba as an example of a scountry with not good infrastructure, but a great sports culture.

He further stated that the US do not really on the government, but are backed by corporate houses. He believed this can only happen in India if there is transparency in the administration. “We need transparency in the administration and also should try and build a sports culture, “remarked Ajay.

The hostel building consists of 13 rooms for the resident sports women along with a library, dining room, kitchen, pantry, store, entrance foyer, administration section, multipurpose hall, warden’s residence, toilet, sick room and study room.

DSYA Director Dr. Suzanne D’Souza, SAG director VM Prabhudessai, Mapusa MLA Francis D’souza, sports minister Babu Azgaonkar, Mapusa commuindade Dr. Shivanand Gawas and G.O.A president Gurudatta Bhakta were also present and Roque Dias. Juliano Colaco provided the vote of thanks.

SPORTS GOA: FOOTBALL

After the match ended goalless, St Joseph’s high school, Calangute overcame Holy Cross high school, Siolim, 5-4 via the tie breaker in the finals of the U-17 Bardez inter-school football tournament organized by DSYA at Moira ground on Monday.

SAG coach Baptiste Fernandes was the chief guest for the occasion. St Britto’s high school, Mapusa, overcame Holy cross high school, Bastora 9-0 to clinch the third place.

Abel Xaiver netted a hat trick for ST Xaiver’s high school, Mapusa to clinch the title after defeating Government higher secondary school, Sanquelim 3-1 in the finals of the U-19 zone 1 football tournament organized by DSYA at St Christopher ground, Tivim on Monday. Mervin Borges scored a consolation goal for Sanquelim.

Vijananandan hss, Mayem overcame SFX hss, Siolim 5-2 to claim third place. Siddesh Matkar scored a hat-trick, while Sachin Mandrekar and Yogesh Mandraker scored one each. Hari Parab and Steve Fernandes reduced the margin for SFX.

First published in Herald on 30^th August 2011.

Assagao Union high school, Assagao knocked out favourites St Joseph's high school,  Calangute 5-4 via sudden death in the quarter finals of the U-14 Inter school football tournament organised by DSYA at Peddem complex, here on Tuesday. The match ended goalless at full time. The school matches will take a break for the school holidays and will resume in September.

First published in Herald on 31^st August 2011.

SPORTS GOA

Omkar Sawant netted four goals as St Britto’s high school, Mapusa, (Bardez) overcame Peter Alvares memorial high school, Morjim (Pernem) 6-0 in the semi finals of the U-14 north district level football tournament organized by DSYA at Peddem complex here on Wednesday. Jewel Fernandes and Osmiro Trinidade also scored.

In the second semi final, Fr Agnel high school, Pilar defeated Our Lady of Lourdes high school, Valpoi 5-0. Nestor Dias, Suresh Thapa, Kunal Kudnaikar scored before the break, while Aaron Fernandes and Ashley Cardosa added in the second session.

In U-17 Zone 1 football tournament semi finals at Tivim ground, St Xaiver’s higher secondary school, Mapusa beat SFX higher secondary, Siolim 3-1 via the tie breaker after the match ended 1-1.Shubam Shetgaonkar had scored for SFX and Abel Mathew netted for Xaiver’s.

Government higher secondary school, Sanquelim moved past Shri Vijaynand higher secondary school in the second semi final 3-1. Glan Martins, Raju Haldankar and Kasim Sheikh scored Sanquelim. Ciraco Colaco punted in a consolation goal for Shri Vijaynand higher secondary school.

A brace from Vaibhav Hadjakar helped Holy cross high school, Bastora edge out Sacred heart high school, Bastora in the bardez U-14 inter school football tournament organized by DSYA at Moira ground on Wednesday. Selwyn Rodrigues scored Bastora’s third. Anuraj Popkar and Anson Fernandes scored for Sacred heart.

Goals from Abhjit Parwar and Vaibhav Harlankar eased St Thomas high school, Aldona to 2-0 victory over St Anthony’s high school, Duler.

A brace for Joy Naith and Akshay Munakshi put St Joseph’s high school, Calangute on the road to a massive 7-0 win over neighbours little flower high school, Calangute. Domnic Miranda, Dylan Fernandes and Nickey completed the score line.

First published in Herald on 25^th August 2011.

Pandurang Goltekar scored a brace as Holy cross high school, Siolim reached the semi-finals defeating Seminary our lady of Saligao 3-0, in U-17 Inter school Bardez zone football tournament organized by DSYA at Peddem Complex here on Thursday. Aaron Fernandes also scored for Holy Cross.

Leon Fernandes bagged a hat-trick as St Britto’s high school, Mapusa overcame SFX high school, Siolim 6-0. Junior Rodrigues netted two and Nadeem Choudary completed the win.

In the U-14 competition Assagao Union high school, Assagao ousted Lourdes Convent high school, saligao 4-2 on penalties after the match ended in a1-1 draw. Pratesh Shirodkar scored for Assagao and Gauresh Korgaonkar finished well for Lourdes Convent. In the tie breaker Soham Shetgaonkar, Tushar Mishra, Pratesh Parsekar and Roman Noronha scored for Assagao. Gauresh Korgaonkar and Melvyn Fernandes converted for Lourdes Convent.

St Anthony’s high school, Monte de Guirim blanked Chubby Cheeks high school 5-0, Ronald Martins punted in a hat-trick while Lina D’Souza and Brendan Crasto netted one each.

First published in Herald on 26^th August 2011.

Sports Goa: Football + Table Tennis

Omkar Sawant helped himself to a brace as St Britto’s high school, Mapusa moved into the semi finals after defeating St Xaiver’s high school, Moira 2-1 in Subroto Mukerjee U-14 Bardez zone football tournament orgainsed by DSYA at Peddem complex here on Friday. Velroy Dias pulled back a consolation goal for Moira.

Holy cross high school, Siolim kept their nerve in the tie breaker to knock out Sacred heart of Jesus high school, Anjuna 3-0, after the match finished 1-1 after normal time. Mayura Naik opened the scoring for Holy Cross, before Anuraj Popkar netted his second goal in consecutive games to equalize for Sacred heart.

In a hotly contested encounter St Joseph’s high school, Calangute powered past Chubby Cheeks high school, Povorim 1-0 with Joysan D’Souza finding the back of the net.

Soham Govekar and Sanket blasted in to give Assagao Union high school, Assagao a 2-0 win over St Clara’s high school, Assonora. 

Mustfund hss, Panjim were victorious in girl’s U-19 inter-zonal table tennis tournament. St Xaiver’s hss, Mapusa took second place and Don Bosco hss, Panjim finished third.

In the boy’s U-19 Inter-zonal table tennis, Don Bosco hss, Panjim took full honours, followed by St Thomas hss, Aldona and People’s hss, Panjim were third.

First published in Herald on Saturday 13^th August 2011.

Sports Goa: Football + Table Tennis

Rajat Sawal and Anslem D’Souza fired in, either side of the break to give Holy cross h/s, Siolim a 2-0 victory over SFX h/s, Siolim in the U-14 Subroto Mukerjee Bardez zone football tournament organized by DSYA, at Peddem complex here on Wednesday.

In the second match, Anurag Popkar lifted the ball over the goalkeeper on the stroke of halftime to give sacred heart h/s, Anjuna a 1-0 win over Lourdes Convent h/s, Saligao.

Joy Naith and Domnic Miranda helped St Joseph h/s, Calangute to a fluent 2-0 win over St Anthony’s h/s, Guirim and in the final game Chubby cheeks h/s Povorim blanked Little flower h/s, Calangute 3-0. Melvyn Ferrao, Mario Pinoch and Aldrich D’Souza did the damage for Chubby Cheeks.

St Xaiver’s hss, Mapusa overcame DM Pvs Kushe hss, Assagao 3-0 in the girl’s U-19  higher secondary Bardez zone 1 table tennis final, organized DSYA at Peddem complex here on Wednesday. Shree Bhumika hss, Parya finished third.

In the boy’s U-19 table tennis final St Thomas hss, Aldona edged out St Xaiver’s hss, Mapusa 3-2. DM Pvs Kushe, Assagao took the third place.

First published in Herald on Thursday 11^th August 2011.

Sports Goa: Badminton

Holy Family h/s, Povorim proved to be the top shuttlers as they defeated Saraswat Vidayala h/s, Mapusa 21-17 and 21-14 in the U-17 boy’s badminton Bardez Taluka games organized by DSYA at Peddem complex, Mapusa on Monday.

Naresh Tendulkar and Ashish Narvekar made up the victorious Holy Family team. Sujay, Abhishek and Aradhya completed the Saraswat team.

St Britto’s h/s, Mapusa pipped Chubby Cheeks h/s, Povorim to third place. Siddesh and Delton were part of the Britto’s line up winning 21-13 and 21-7. Latesh Mandrekar and Johann Fernandes represented Chubby Cheeks.

First published in Herald on Tuesday 9^th August 2011.

Subroto Mukerjee U-17 bardez zone final

St Xaiver's higher secondary school, Mapusa came back from the dead to defeat an unlucky SFX high school 3-1 in the final of the U-17 Subroto Mukerjee Bardez zone football tournament organised by DSYA at Moira ground, Moira, on Friday. The match was goalless at the interval.

 After piling on the pressure from the kick off, SFX dominated proceedings and deserved to be in front, but could not find the killer finish. Hari Parab's dangerous shot from distance was saved by the Xaiver's custodian and moments later he was called into action again when he raced off his goal line to prevent SFX striker Shubam Shetgaonkar in his tracks.

 Three minutes after the breather, SFX finally got their break through when Jorge Fernandes delightfully curled the ball into the back of the net from a free kick from an awkward angle. SFX could have doubled their slender lead, but the cross bar came to Xaiver's rescue to prevent Hari Parab's 25 yard effort.

 Arnold Fernandes equalised for Xaiver's fifteen minutes later, when he managed to bundle in a floated free kick from close. In the 51st minute from yet another set piece, Gideon Dori popped up unannounced at the back post to head Xaiver's in front for the first time in the match. Seven minutes from time Eban Mathew carefully rounded the SFX goalkeeper before placing in his seventh goal in three matches to finish top goalscorer of the tournament and ensure Xaiver's retain their crown.

 St Joseph's h/s, Calangute edged out St Britto's h/s, Mapusa 4-3 via the tie breaker to clinch the third spot in the Subroto Mukerjee U-17 football at Moira ground, on Friday. Britto's raced into the lead after just eleven minutes through their sharp shooting striker Junior Rodrigues. Midway through the second session when it seemed like St Joseph's were running out of ideas, Clifton Fernandes struck a sublime chip from distance to drag his side back on level terms. 

 In the penalty shootout, Prajot Kerkar, Clifton Fernandes, Edison D'Souza and Alison Fernandes scored for St Joseph's. Junior Rodrigues, Andre D'Souza and James Fernandes scored for Britto's.

First published in Herald on 30^th July 2011.

Sports Goa: Table tennis + Chess

Saraswat Vidayala h/s, Mapusa defeated GS Amonkar h/s, Mapusa by 3-0 in the girl’s U-14 table tennis Bardez zone mini secondary school final, organized by DSYA at Peddem Complex, on Wednesday. St Francis Xaiver, Mapusa overcame St Mary’s h/s, Mapusa 3-1 to secure third place.

In U-17 mini secondary table tennis boy’s final St Thomas h/s, Aldona defeated St Britto's h/s, Mapusa 3-1 to take full honours. St Joseph's h/s Calangute, battled to take third place defeating Saraswat h/s, Mapusa by three straight games.

Saraswat Vidayala h/s, Mapusa finished top with ten and half points, in Mini secondary school Bardez zone U-17 chess tournament organised by DSYA at Peddem complex here on Friday. Krupa Shirodkar, Kuldeep Azgaonkar, Shivam Gawande, Antara Samant and Neha Mutrawadi made up the Saraswat team. Dynanprasarak h/s, mapusa finished second with ten points and Holy family h/s, Povorim finished third with ten points.

First published in Herald on 30^th July 2011.

Subroto Mukerjee U-17 football tournament semi-finals

Eban mathew kept up his goal scoring form by netting a superb hat-trick to send St Xavier's h/s, Mapusa into the finals after defeating St Britto's h/s, Mapusa 3-0 in Subroto Mukerjee U-17 football tournament, organised by DSYA at Peddem complex, here on Thursday.  

 In the other semi final SFX h/s, Siolim, overcame St Joseph's h/s, Calangute 3-0 to reach the final. Hari Parab, Jeramie Kekel and Jason D'souza were on target for SFX.

First published in Herald on 29^th July 2011.

Subroto Mukerjee U-17 football tournament

A brace from Junior Rodrigues ensured St Britto’s h/s, Mapusa progress to the semi finals after knocking out Holy Cross h/s, Siolim 3-0 in Subroto Mukerjee Bardez zone football tournament, organized by DSYA at Peddem complex here on Wednesday. Andre D’souza netted the third for St Britto’s.

St Francis Xavier h/s, Siolim thumped St Ann’s h/s, Tivim 6-1 in another quarter final encounter. Shubam Shetgaonkar opened the scoring from the penalty spot, Saish Goltekar and Hari Parab helped the team netting a brace each, before Ricatil Fernandes sealed victory. Raj kumar pulled a consolation goal back for St Francis Xavier.  

Nesmond Rodrigues punted in a brace as St Joseph’s h/s, Calangute made their way into the last four with a convincing 3-1 win over PVS h/s, Assagao. Clifton Fernandes was also on target for St Joseph’s, while Clyde Velis was the solitary goal scorer for PVS.

First published in Herald on 28^th July 2011.

Sports Goa: Chess + Table Tennis

LD Samant high school topped the final group with twelve points in U-14 mini secondary Bardez zone chess, organized by DSYA at Peddem complex here on Tuesday. Saraswat Vidayala took second place with eleven and a half points and GS Amonkar settled for third place with eleven points.

St Mary’s h/s, Mapusa defeated St Xaiver’s h/s by three straight games in the finals of the girl’s U-17 table tennis tournament. St Rita’s h/s Colvale battled hard for third spot as they overcame GS Amonkar 3-2.

On Monday, in boys U-14 mini secondary table tennis competition GS Amonkar h/s, Mapusa defeated Saraswat Vidayla h/s, Mapusa in the final by three straight games.

St Thomas high school, Aldona defeated Holy cross high school, Bastora 2-1 to take the third place position.

Subroto Mukerjee U-17 Football

Eban Mathew netted a fine hat-trick as St Xaiver’s h/s, Mapusa overcame St Anthony’s h/s, Monte de Guirim 6-0 to move into the semi finals of the Subroto MukerjeeU-17 boys football tournament organized by DSYA at Peddem complex, Mapusa on Tuesday. Abeer Lall, Sadam Banate and Agnelo Fernandes also found the target for Xaiver’s.

In the remaining first round matches, St Francis Xaiver’s h/s, Siolim overcame Lourdes convent h/s, Saligao 9-0. Harib parab bagged five while team mates Saish Goiter, Shubam Shetgaonkar, Brice Fernandes and Prasad Vengalekar completed the victory.

Holy cross h/s, Siolim defeated St Clara h/s, Assonora 3-0 with goals from Pandurang Goltekar, Alton D’Souza and Tresford Barros. Goals from Raj Kumar Sorem, Nadeem Sheikh and Anson Mendes ensured St Ann’s Tivim marched on by knocking out St Anthony’s h/s, Duler 3-0.

First published in Herald on 27^th July 2011.

Subroto Mukerjee U-17 Football

In the opening Subroto U-17 football match, St Brittos high school, Mapusa converted their chances as they defeated St Theresa high school, Candolim 2-0. St Brittos led by solitary goal at the lemon break at peddem Complex, Mapusa on Monday.

Leon Fernandes used his pace to give St Britto’s the lead early on. After the change of ends Junior Rodrigues punted into secure victory for Britto’s and send them into the quarter finals.

In the afternoon fixture, St Anthony’s Guirim stormed to a convincing 5-0 victory. Goals from Ashwin Barbosa, Tomar Tenkja, Simon Dias, Rosmand Rodrigues and Jason Noronha powered Guirim home.

First published in Herald on 26^th July 2011.