Mangalore: 16 teams vie for top spot in Bendore Church inter-parish cricket tourney


Mangalore: 16 teams vie for top spot in Bendore Church inter-parish cricket tourney

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, Oct 27: The inter-parish cricket tournament organized by St Sebastian Church, Bendore as part of its centenary celebrations began at Padau High School grounds here on Sunday October 27.

Altogether 16 teams are participating in the tournament, and matches will be held on every Sunday till November 10.

A march past of the participating teams was held during the inaugural ceremony. The tournament was inaugurated by Corporation Bank general manager Clement Pinto by hoisting the tournament flag.

Addressing the gathering, Clement Pinto lauded the organizers for giving imporance to sports and fitness by holding this tournament. He congratulated the Bendore parish on completeing a 100 years.

He further said that there are three types of healers - those who heal illness, called doctors; those who enrich a person's health and fitness by training them in sports, and third, those who heal the soul, who are called priests.

Parish priest of Bendore Church Fr Antony Serrao urged the participants to play with sportsman spirit and stressed that participation was more important than winning. He reminded the players that failure is stepping stone to success and wished them well.

Tournament incharge Christopher D'Souza welcomed the gathering while Milagres Junior College principal John Pais proposed the vote of thanks.

Ace compere Leslie Rego conducted the programme.

The winners will get a cash prize of Rs 55,555 and runners up will get Rs 44,444 besides attractive trophies. Man of the match, man of the series, best batsman, best bowler will get a cash prize of Rs 2,500 each and trophies. The valedictory will be held on November 10.

Among those present were Bendore Church centenary cultural committee convener Oswald Pais, corporator Naveen D'Souza, parish council vice-president Ronald Walder and others.

The entire tournament has been sponsored by NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist Errol John Samuel, managing partner, R S Realty Promotions.

  

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  • vanditha pai, kadri

    Wed, Oct 30 2013

    congratulations to christopher sir and all sponsores wishing you all the best

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  • Rathan Poojary, Bendur well/ Muscat

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    To all Bendur parishners and to Mr.Christy, hearty congratulations.

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  • Sam Colaco, Dubai

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    Dear Christy Uncle, congratulations for organizing this tournament. All the best.

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  • Ryan Menezes, Urwa/ Dubai

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    Congratulations Mr. Christopher and a big thank you to Mr. Errol Samuel.

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  • Roydon DSouza, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    Congratulations Mr. Christopher,and the organising committee for all your efforts in organising this event. I am very sure that this tournament will be a grand success under the leadership of Mr. D'Souza. All the best once again to everyone involved in organising this event.

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  • Mathew D'souza, Mangalore

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Dear Cristy,
    Congratulations for organizing this tournament. I appreciate your leadership in organizing such a big event.

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  • Peter Saldanha, Bendur/ Washington

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    To the organizers of the cricket tournament and especially to Mr. Christopher Dsouza, congratulations and wishing the tournament a great success.

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  • Ralph, Jubail, Saudi Arabia

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Dear Christy, Congratulations for organizing this tournament. congratulations for the organizing committee and to the sponsor Errol Samuel.

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  • Eddie, Fujairah

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Nice to see my good friend Christopher Dsouza (who we loving call Christy) for organizing this tournament. There is no doubt that the tournament will be a grand success. Wishing you and your team all the best

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  • Roland, Bendur/Dubai

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Dear Mr. Christopher, I heard from my nephew that the opening ceremony was fantastic. Congratulations to you, and I wish you and your committee all the success for the tournament.
    A big thanks goes out to Mr. Samuel for his support.

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  • movin, mangalore

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    First & Foremost hats off to Mr.ERROL JOHN SAMUEL for sponsoring this mega tournament.

    Also congratulate the organizing committee for contributing and showing their organizational skills.Mr.Christopher D'souza being in charge of the tournament has played a vital role in success of this tournament.He him self was a superstar cricketer & having good leadership qualities.

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  • Alwin , mangalore

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Have positive cricket. We and the world waching you.you win I win finally cricket and discipline will win.pakku and alwin.mangalore.

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  • NORBERT 'D SILVA, MANGALORE-VALENCIA

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Congrtulations Bendore Parishiners & organizing committee,wish you best of luck throughout the cricket tournament good luck all 16 teams anticipating great discipline,best exmeple is Mr.Christoper D'Souza is with you another gentleman I could see in march past Mr.Archibold Menezes who proved himself best among cricketers as a disciplined great player in Kuwait.I once again congratulate each and every person who was present and rendered their support by visiting & participating rare inauguration ceremony.I wish you grand success.
    Norbert D'Silva,
    Valencia (Kuwait)

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  • naveen mascarenhas, deraibail

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    a great tournament congratulations to the organizing committee and the main sponsor

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  • Neil , Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 27 2013

    Congratulations Bendore on hosting a tournament as such, but it is very unfortunate that there is no mention of Errol Samuel or his firm in this article in-spite of his large contributions. I've known Errol Samuel from a very long time and his contributions towards cricket in Bendore and how good a player he has been. However, let the spirit of cricket continue at Bendore

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  • Alwyn Mascarenhas, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 27 2013

    Congratulations Christopher for your
    wonderful leadership in organising
    this event.

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  • alwyn alok, kadri mallikatta

    Sun, Oct 27 2013

    Congrats to Mr Errol Samuel who made this tournament possible.

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  • Bendurgaar, Bendur

    Sun, Oct 27 2013

    I agree with Mr. Fernandes that the tournament will be a great success. Credit goes to the organizing committee, and most importantly to Mr. Christopher Dsouza,the chairman of the organizing committee who himself was an excellent cricketer in the 70's, and still continues to promote cricket in and around Mlore.

    Congratulations once again and praying the tournament to be a great success.

    Special mention needs to made of Mr. Errol Samuel,for being kind enough to sponsor this tournament. Thank you Mr. Samuel

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  • DENZIL FERNANDES, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 27 2013

    Bendore Church deserves all credit for organising such a nice cricket activity to gather the youths of our community and make them play on a common ground. Congrats to all those involved and the opening ceremony makes me feel that the tournament will be a great success. May the best team win and let there be more such sporting exchanges between parishes and oneness among our people. Remember, the medium of sports is a great leveller !
    Denzil Fernandes, Mangalore.

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