Puttur: Varsity Inter-Collegiate Football Tourney inaugurated at St Philomena College
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Puttur, 24 Sep: ‘B Sadananda & Vamana’ Memorial Mangalore University Inter-Collegiate Foot Ball Tournament jointly organized by Department of Physical Education of Mangalore University and St Philomena College, here inaugurated on St Philomena play grounds on Monday, September 23.
Puttur MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor inaugurated this 4-day tournament. He said, ‘India is country which has occupied second place in the size of population at the world level. However, in the field of sports and games our achievements are insignificant. The sports persons must treat great sports achievers as their role model and go head. The active participation in sports and games is very helpful to our physical and mental health.’
The chairman of DK. District Football Association D M Aslam participated as the chief guest and conveyed best wishes to the participants.
The campus director Fr Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, principal of St Philomena PU College Fr Vijay Lobo and Assistant Youth Empowerment and Sports Officer of Puttur - Mamachan M participated as the guests of honor.
On this occasion, former weightlifter, alumnus Mr Krishnappa Gowda and former athlete, alumnus Sajjan Kumar K were felicitated for the tremendous achievement in the field of sports.
The correspondent Fr Alfred J Pinto delivered presidential address.
The members of Performing Arts Association presented the prayer song. The dean of commerce Prof Maxim Carl welcomed the gathering. The physical education director Prakash D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks. The physical education director Rajesh Moolya was present on this occasion. The Assistant Professor of business administration Prashanth Rai compered the programme.
In the Mangalore Zone, 33 teams affiliated to Mangalore University have reported to participate in this prestigious championship.