Mangalore: 16th Independence Cup Football Tourney 'Kicks Off'
Pics: Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (NM)
Mangalore, Jul 14: The 16th month-long Independence Cup Football Tournament, organized under the banner of Dakshina Kannada District Football Association, was flagged off at District Football Stadium of Nehru Maidan here on Saturday, July 14.
Speaking after the inaugural, Amitakala, deputy mayor said that the spirit of the game should be maintained on the field. Pleased with the popularity of football in Mangalore, she extended support from the MCC to renovate the ground so as to bring greater glory to the city and the game.
Addressing the football fans, Govind Pai, assistant deputy manager, Corporation Bank, said even though cricket enjoys more attention than football, the people of the city must take the game to the national and international level. Appreciating the game of football, he congratulated the association for providing platform to talented students.
Expressing happiness over the large number of entries, N Ramesh, president of MUDA too extended support to build six grounds in the city mainly for football.
Association chairman D M Aslam informed that as many as 180 schools, degree colleges and other professional colleges have already registered for the tournament. "The last date for registration has been extended to July 20," he added.
The tournament will be held in separate categories for higher primary boys and girls (July 14 to 17), high school boys and girls (July 18- 21), pre-university college (July 22 – 27), degree college (July 28 – August 7) and professional colleges (August 8 – 14).
The final matches of high school, PU and degree college teams will be held on August 15. The winning teams in each event will be awarded Rs 5,000 while the runners-up will be get a cash prize of Rs 3,000.
Committee member of the DKDFA Mohammed Hussain Bolar and Vijay Suvarna welcomed the gathering. Divakar, corporator and Umesh Uchil and Anil PV, the office bearers were present.
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saad, mangalore
Mon, Jul 23 2012ALOYSIUS PU COLLEGE WILL SURELY WIN!!!!
-PRESENT PLAYER!!
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Panchami Shetty, Mangalore
Fri, Jul 20 2012its a wonderful experience to play in this tournament.... :) we can find all young enthusiastic football players here....:) feels good to see even girls team....:) wish all the teams good luck.... :)
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SANTHOSH VINCENT AGERA, VAMANJOOR, MANGALORE
Sun, Jul 15 2012Is it football play ground or lake?N Ramesh, president of MUDA,too extended support to build six grounds in the city mainly for football. Mr. N Ramesh are you joking please try to maintain atleast one ground then think for six ground. Foot ball ground looks like lake please organize boat race. The ground doesnt have stadium, no dressing room, no first aid facility available only steps it have. First fulfil basic requirement instead of giving big speech. When Amitakala renovate play ground,???????????? in behalf of MCC.
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Zeeshan, Mangalore/Dubai
Sun, Jul 15 2012I miss this days as this was the one of the prestigious tournament in Mangalore
All the best to Milagres Team guys just rock
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Jeevan Tauro, Mangalore/Canada
Sat, Jul 14 2012There is no doubt that there is the best available talent in India but no basic facilities for sports persons to practice and compete at the highest level. Look at the plight of the grounds, it is not at all meant for any kind of sports. I hate to compare but in my city, I can see so many top class grounds with lush green grass just around my community leave alone in the entire city. So why Can't we have just ONE ground dedicated to Cricket, Football and Hockey which are major sports in Mangalore and in India. As the years go by you can see only development in other countries but not in Mangalore/India. The grounds are worse than it used to be 25 years back. God save the people from the corrupt politicians who look only at personal benefits and not public interests! Wake up and bring a Change!
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Cyril, Mumbai
Sat, Jul 14 2012What a pathetic condition of the ground and you are organizing a football tournament its a very sad moment. At least prepare the ground for the future players of our country to play the game with respect and dignity instead you are organizing a football tournament on such a ground which is unplayable. Shame on the organizing committee and the sports ministry.
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thanzeel, dubai
Sat, Jul 14 2012Do U know which season football game will play.............
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Rakesh shetty, mangalore
Sat, Jul 14 2012SO SAD TO SEE ALL PICS. THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT TIME TO PLAY FOOTBALL. INJURY CHANCES ARE MORE.
NEXT TIME BETTER THEY COULD HAVE SCHEDULE ON PROPER TIME. JAI HO.
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