Media Release
London, Jun 23: Mangalore United Konkani Association-MUKA, Nottingham for the very first time organised the ‘Konkan League 2023 – Cricket and Throwball Tournament’ on Saturday, June 17 at Shirebrook County Cricket Club bringing together the 3 Konkani communities in United Kingdom – South Kanara Association (SKA) London, Konkani Cultural Association (KCA) Manchester and Mangalore United Konkani Association (MUKA) Nottingham to participate in this sports event.
The exciting day began with a formal inauguration ceremony hosted by John Fernandes. The president of MUKA, Godfrey Sequeira welcomed all the community members, the participants and all the supporters.
Stany Sequeira along with his team led the gathering with prayer service.
All the participants took part in an oath ceremony to abide by the rules, honour the sports and participate in a fair game play.
The presidents Sunil D’Cunha (SKA London), Marina Monis (KCA Manchester) and Godfrey Sequeira (MUKA Nottingham) formally inaugurated the Konkan Cricket League 2023.
The MUKA cultural and sports secretary Jenifer Fernandes along with the throwball captains Fiona Vaz (MUKA), Marina Monis (KCA) and Olivia Saldanha (SKA) formally inaugurated the Konkan Throwball Tournament 2023.
South Kanara Association (SKA) London – Cricket and Throwball Team
Cricket Players: - Sunil D'Cunha Praveen D'Souza, Prakash Tauro, Sampson D'Cunha, Brandon Monteiro, Lesvin D'Souza, Alan D'Souza, Clarence Lobo, Preetham Fernandes, Vincy Lobo, Richard Menezes
Throwball Players: - Olivia Saldanha, Venessa Pinto, Joseline Madtha ,Jasmine Madtha, Michelle Tauro, Annet D'Souza, Friva Monteiro, Kareshma, Greeta Gracy Fernandes
Konkani Cultural Association (KCA) Manchester – Cricket and Throwball
Cricket Players: - Lloyd, Milton, Joseph Sequeira, Vinod Barboza, Rachit, Ben, Shane, Vinod Dsouza, Raphael, Arun, Stany Rodrigues, Rishawn, Mario, Wilson, Dominic
Throwball Players: - Marina Monis, Antony Mary, Diana Monis, LaveenaMonis, Diana Lobo, Charlotte Barboza, Lydia Tony, Sarah Barboza, Vimla, Joyline Cornelio
Mangalore United Konkani Association (MUKA) Nottingham – Cricket Team
Cricket Players – Anson, Nischith, Jason, Joshua, Joy, Naveen, Deepak, Vincent, Aaron, Aaron, Godfrey, Leston, John, Sachin
Mangalore United Konkani Association (MUKA) Nottingham
Throwball Players – Diana, Rashel, Jesvita, Anitha Menezes, AnithaSequeira, Christina, Dorothy, Fiona, Jenifer
The cricket league matches were played through the day and with great team spirit and sportsmanship. Umpires for the cricket event were Mark and Pius Rasquinha. The commentators for the cricket event were Kenny, Joseph Sequeira, Vincent Dsouza. The score boards were maintained by Stany Sequeira and Naveen Lobo who were supported by young boys Ethan Alvares, Aiden Menezes.
All the players were encouraged by the cheer leaders – Callista Sequeira, Daisy Dsouza, Sophia Lobo, Jaylia and Carita Sequeira.
The throwball league matches were played simultaneously with great enthusiasm. The referee for the event was Nischith Lobo and Ronald Lobo along with the support of Line umpires. The scoring for the event was done by Stany Sequeira and Anitha Alvares.
Delicious lunch was served for the gathering prepared by Ajay, Nottingham.
The closing ceremony began with Deepak Alvares providing the vote of thanks followed by the distribution of trophies and medals for the cricket tournament. The winners of the Konkan Cricket League 2023 were KCA, Manchester. The Best Batsman of the tournament was Rachit. The Best Bowlers of the tournament were Raphael and Vinod Barboza.
The first runners up were SKA, London and the second runners up were MUKA, Nottingham.
It was followed by the announcement of the Throwball tournament winners. The winners of the Konkan Throwball League 2023 were MUKA, Nottingham. The first runners up were SKA, London and the second runners up were KCA, Manchester.
Among the ladies, a lucky winner was won by ‘Charlotte Barboza’ who was gifted with a jewellery set from East West Trends.
Both the Winning Teams celebrated their victories by opening the champagnes and dancing with joy.
To make this day memorable – Sonal Mendonca and Jessica Aranha captured a beautiful video of the fun event and sweet memories to cherish.
The event was sponsored by Tharavadu Leeds, Freedom Mortgage, Fresh Deliverers, and East West Trends.
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