Media Release
Udupi, Jul 10: With the grounds set, and nets holed deep-in, Trinity Central School bore witness to fantastic game of wit, strength and resilience as 4 schools battled it out at the CISCE Zonal Level handball tournament on Wednesday, July 9. And though, the inclement weather had thought to play spoilsport, it was no match against the spirits of the players who refused to give up on their weeks of gritty practice. The tournament was held in 4 categories, under14 girls and boys and under 17 girls and boys.
In the presence of the principal Fr Dominic Sunil Lobo, vice-principal and administrator Fr Amar Lobo and Magdalena Lewis, academic co-ordinator, the event commenced with a short formal programme with prayer. Smitha Amanna, compere of the event welcomed the august gathering, after which the solemn lighting of the lamp took place. With lots drawn to decide the order of the play, the principal conveyed his best wishes to all players, reminding them to play with fair ethics, determination and to give it all, until the last whistle is blown.
As the first whistle blew, shots flew from one team-mate to another, as players put in all of their strength, to ensure that – every shot played, added to the score tally. Referees and coaches of the respective teams kept a vigilant eye on fair play and discipline, on and off the field.
Closely fought matches, tipping nerves, oscillating scores and a few bruises later; in its true literary context, the host school literally ‘baked their cake, and ate it too’, cavorting all the way to the Winner’s podium in all 4 categories. With a no-show from other schools in the U-14 boys and girls categories, the host school were declared winners and sailed through the next phase of the tournament.
Dharani Nayak and Mohammed Mushfiq Ali of the Under-17 Teams, were adjudged the best all-rounder of the tournament.
The valedictory programme commenced with the principal expressing his gratitude to all the participating schools and students, thanking them for their active and enthusiastic participation. The trophies and certificates were presented thereafter.
Breakfast and lunch were served to all present.
The prize winners in the various categories are herewith mentioned:
U-14 girls:
1st: Trinity Central School, Perampalli
U-14 boys:
1st: Trinity Central School, Perampalli
U-17 girls:
1st: Trinity Central School, Perampalli
2nd: Sri Siddivinayaka Residential School, Udupi
3rd: St Theresa’s School, Mangalore
U-17 boys:
1st: Trinity Central School, Perampalli
2nd: Sharada Residential School, Udupi
3rd: Sri Siddivinayaka Residential School, Udupi
Best all-rounder:
U-17 Girls: Dharani V Nayak
U-17 Boys: Moahammed Mushfiq Ali