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Jan 31 : ICYM Kinnigoli on the occasion of Republic Day on 26th January 2022, in the loving memory of Late Rev. Fr. Mathew Vas, organised a football tournament – Republic Cup 2022 inviting teams from Mangalore Diocese and neighbouring parishes.

The tournament was scheduled to commence at 8 am with 16 teams of 5’s participating in this tournament. They were delighted to have The Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese and Director of ICYM Kinnigoli Unit Msgr. Maxim Noronha, Vice-President of Kinnigoli Pastoral Council Shaila Sequeira and The President of ICYM Kinnigoli Deanery Carolin Dsouza for the inaugural ceremony of this tournament.

ICYM unit President Aldrene Dsouza expressed his words of welcome and Fr. Maxim Noronha addressed the gathering. They were also happy to have the President of ICYM Mangalore Diocese Jaison Crasta gracing this event with his presence. Lunch was served to all the registered team players.

A valedictory programme was conducted towards the end of the tournament which was witnessed by the Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese and Director of ICYM Kinnigoli Unit Msgr. Maxim Noronha, Assistant Parish Priest and Assistant Director of ICYM Kinnigoli Unit Rev. Fr. William Dsouza, Vice-President of Kinnigoli Parish Pastoral Council Shaila Sequeira, Secretary of Parish Pastoral Council Vincent Mathias and Referees of the tournament Afraz and Humraz to honour the winners with the trophies.

The best goal keeper of the tournament was bagged by Mr. Shaun Noronha (Derebail), the best striker by Mr. Colin (Derebail) and the best defender by Mr. Kevin (Bajpe). The winning trophy of Republic Cup 2022 was bagged by Team Derebail while Bajpe team bagged up the Runners Trophy.

ICYM Kinnigoli is grateful to the participating teams and audiences for their cooperation in the course of this tournament.