Dubai: Ace Spikers and M'lore Konkans Lift Milagreans' Tourney Titles


Dubai: Ace Spikers and M'lore Konkans Lift Milagreans' Tourney Titles
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
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    Dubai, Feb 13: It was spectacular exhibition of sport,  full of spirit. A beautiful day with wonderful weather for  the  Thowball and Volleyball tourney organized by Milagreans Kallianpur turned out to be a huge success with a disciplined players and supportive audience. The event ,held on Friday Feb 13, 2009 at Sharjah Wanderers Club, was in  support of the college  building back home in Kallianpur.




    Mangalore Konkans won their second straight forward title within three weeks. They  displayed  their best at the  throw ball competition with their  ace players captain Pricilla Soares and Maria Monteiro winning two individual performance titles. They defeated spirited Bunts Dubai by 14-8, 14-6 straight sets to clinch the title.

    Ace Spikers, with their well disciplined play, displayed mixed smashes, lifts and defensive play  to defeat hosts Milagreans in three straight sets to win the men's volleyball tourney.








    The event  began around 9-15am with a welcome Speech by Melwyn Lewis, followed by an introduction session by  Gilbert Aranaha.  President Jason Correa addressed the crowd by explaining the motto and significance of KUMOKH ( Kallianpureans  United Mission Offering Knowledge and Help). He also thanked Gilbert, Aloysius, Stanley, Thomas and Novi for their support. Fr Valerian Mendonca blessed and inaugurated the event by sharing  his valuable words of wisdom and experience. He released into the skies the Indian Tri-colour balloons.  As a symbolic gesture of freedom and peace, Vinay Lewis, Jason Correa, Melwyn Lewis and Fr Valerian Mendonca released doves .

    The men’s volleyball and women’s  throw ball matches commenced immediately after the inaugural session. There were around 10 volleyball and 6 throw ball teams, with matches being conducted in 5 different courts. The ground was filled with crowds cheering .  DJ Ash Lewis kept the whole audience in good cheer as they enjoyed good weather, good sport and hot cups of tasty tea served to all.






















    The crowd enjoyed the food served at the vegetarian  and non-vegetarian   counters catered by Canara Restaurant, Karama .  Vinay Lewis ,Gulf Voice of Mangalore ,with his melodious voice entertained the crowd with Hindi and Konkani numbers.  With all league matches over before lunch, the mega finale was awaited after lunch.  

    At the post lunch session, the semi-finals and final matches continued with  a lot of spirit and enthusiasm. Obviously the best team deserved to win, and it was Mangalore Konkans who bagged the winning title defeating  Bunts Dubai. In the Women’s Throw ball category ,  Ace Spikers bagged the winning title  defeating  Milagreans A in the Men’s Volleyball category.  It was a close finish between the four finalists , who displayed  true  team spirit.

    The Prize distribution ceremony began by felicitating the main sponsors Mr. Nelson Dsouza (FINE TRADE INTERNATIONAL FZC) and Lancy Martha(Integrated Freight and Logistics LLC) and all the supporters of the tournament.  Dinesh Kunder , Customs Officer from Bajpe International Airport was the chief guest. Walter Nandalike felicitated  Vinay Lewis (Gulf voice of Mangalore-a Milagrean) and Jason Fernandes (editor www.milagreans.com). Trophies were awarded  to winners and the runners up teams and  individual prizes and special prizes to the star performers were also given away.











    Melroy D’souza Secretary Milagreans proposed the vote of thanks, Gilbert Aranha compered the whole event .   www.daijiworld.com and 105.4 FM spice radio were the official media partners.  The programme concluded with the lucky dip draw and many exciting prizes were won which  included 32’ LCD TV and JVC DVD system. Over 15 consolation prizes were drawn and won in the lucky dip . The victory cry of the Milagreans  echoed throughout the area. Sudhakar Alva, Clara Fernandes, Moidin and his troupe were the match officials.

  • Final result:

    ThrowBall :

    Runners Up - Bunts Dubai
    WInners -  Mangalore Konkans
    Best Smasher - Precilla, Mangalore Konkans
    Best Defense - Maria Monteiro, Mangalore Konkans
    Best All Rounder - Sashi Bunts
    Best Disciplined Team - Kanarites

  • VolleyBall

    Runners Up - Milagreans A
    Winners - ACE Spikers
    Best Smasher - Lesley Milagreans
    Allrounder -  Dheeraj - Ace Spikers
    Best Lifter -Sameer - Ace Spikers  
    Best Disciplined team - Elite A

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    • nikhitha, mangalore

      Thu, Feb 19 2009

      Well done ace spikkers.you are the best team in UAE

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    • Rohina Pinto, Kallianpur / Mumbai

      Wed, Feb 18 2009

      My HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to each and every member of this spectacular Milagreans Kallianpur team. Can see through daijiworld, excellent team work and good planning from the organizers. Keep up the good work.

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    • iqbal hejmady, sharjha

      Tue, Feb 17 2009

      congragulation ace spikers do well in abu dhabi

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    • Augustine Dias, Barkur

      Tue, Feb 17 2009

      Congratulations to the winners and double congrats to the organisers. May your good work continue-Dias Augustine Milagres

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    • Dr Gerald Pinto, Kallianpur

      Mon, Feb 16 2009

      Congratulations to the winners. All the best to the Milagrians gulf Association for the great and Noble work . Dr Gerald Pinto

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    • Avinash, Karkala

      Sun, Feb 15 2009

      Congrates to winners of volleyball. Can anybody pass me the contact details of Mr. Lesly????

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    • Gavin Rodrigues, Dubai

      Sun, Feb 15 2009

      Congratulations to MANAGALORE KONKANS team for the great victory. Your performance was superb....My wishes to Aunty Precilla & Aunty Maria for the special prizes won.

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    • Lite Lazarus, Kallianpur/Dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      Congratulations Milagreans for hosting such an event.all the best keep up the good work unfortunatly i missed the event.

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    • Melwyn, Dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      I saw the Ace spiker lifter who was wearing nr 12 (sorry for not mentioning the name, i dont know). he is excellent , I saw him playing earler as well. Good luck to him

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    • kaizer, mlore/dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      sameer the gr8 u always rock buddy ayaz,salam,dheeraj,iqbal,latheef and ashraf congrtas

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    • kaizer, manlaore/dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      hey guyz all der good effort keep it up !! done a gr8 job the first tournament i have missed, all the best in future keep up the good work

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    • Ritson Lewis, Kallianpur/Dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      Congratulations fellow Milagreans for organizing a successful tournament. I’ve really missed a historical event. Way to go guys… and surely ‘Proud to be Milagrean’. Also congratulations going out to the winners & runners of this event...

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    • LUCKY GUYz, Mangalore/ Dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      Well done!!!!! Ace spikers again you should us that your the best team in the world keep it up. I want to thank especially Sameer and salam for their great effort. LUCKY GUY'z Rocks DUBAI......

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    • Melwin Pinto, Mangalore/Dubai

      Fri, Feb 13 2009

      Congratulations to all the teams who have won the winners and runners trophy. A special cograts to Mangalore konkans for their wonderful display of team spirit. I also congratulate my sister,Maria Monteiro for bagging the best defence trophy and Precila for bagging the best smasher trophy.

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    • Denzil Mendoza, Kallianpur/Bahrain

      Fri, Feb 13 2009

      Its very nice to see such a nice event taking place in Dubai yesterday by Organising Volleball and Throwball Tournament. Hats Off to our Milagres Yougsters for Organising this. We expect more events to come in future. Congrates, Jaison to you and your Team. Keep it up.

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    • Richard Collin D'Souza, Kallianpur

      Fri, Feb 13 2009

      Congratulations to the winning teams!!! Well played! It was splendid to see the overwhelming response of the players as well as the crowd to watch the matches! Great work Milagreans Gulf Association. Richard Collin, Kallianpur.

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