Aloy Qatar Champions and Tatasky-LIC Runners Up of Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament
Udupi: In the exciting and well-fought final match of the Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament, Aloy Qatar Team (Mangalore Friends) emerged as the undisputed champions after a marathon three-set match with Tatasky-LIC (Sameer Team Kundapur). The scores were 25-16, 40-38 and 25-21. ACT Dubai was the second Runners-Up.
Following the inauguration function at 8:00 pm on Saturday, 17 November 2918 and trial match, regular knock out matches commenced from 10:30 pm. A large number of spectators witnessed some of the exciting matches between different teams. Eventually, four teams tried their luck for the final in semifinal duel. The first semi-final was between ACT Dubai and Tatasky-LIC in which Tatasky-LIC emerged victorious with 2-0 result. In the second semi-final between Aloy Qatar and Family Friends, Aloy Qatar was victorious with 2-1 scores.
The final match between Aloy Qatar Team and Tatasky-LIC proved to be a long drawn and fiercely contested. While the first set was easily won by Aloy Qatar with 25-16 points, the second set went on for a record 40-38 points. The Aloy Qatar Team scored a stunning victory in the penultimate third set with 25-21 points.
The Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament 2018 that had started at 10:30 pm on Saturday, 17 November eventually concluded at 9:30 am on Sunday, 18 November 2018.
The valedictory function was held at 9:45 am. Fr Clement Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of Moodubelle presided over the function. Fr Denis D’Sa, Parish priest of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva was the chief guest.
First of all, all the officials of the tournament were felicitated for their dedicated service. The ball-boys were also honoured during this occasion by Fr Clement Mascarenhas.
The sponsors of the prize amount to the winners and individual prizes were recognized and were given mementos by Fr Denis D’Sa.
In his brief message, Fr Denis D’Sa said that he witnessed such an exciting State Level Volleyball Tournament in the rural area for the first time. He further said that many young persons from rural India have been making a mark in the field of sports and games. Sports is the means that unites people of different religions, castes and regions and promotes peace and harmony in the society. He complimented Fr Clement Mascarenhas, Fr Lawrence Cutinha and the entire tournament organizing committee for hosting the Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament 2018.
In his short address, Fr Clement Mascarenhas expressed happiness at the successful conclusion of the state level tournament.
The lucky tickets of the Raffle Draw were picked by Fr Denis D’Sa and Albert Martis. The first prize winning ticket number is 0780 and the second prize winning ticket is 0066.
The logistic supporters of the entire tournament were felicitated by Fr Clement Mascarenhas by offering them with flowers.
Five individual prizes for volleyball players who excelled in different categories were given away by Fr Denis D’Sa. They are: Best Attacker- Anush of Aloy Qatar, Best Passer-Sarafaraz of Aloy Qatar, Best Blocker-Santosh of Family Friends, Best Libro-Ziya of ACT Dubai and Best All-rounder Glavan of Tatasky-LIC.
Medals, Trophy and cash prize of Rs 20,000/- for second Runner-Up Team ACT Dubai were given away by Vincent Fernandes, sponsor of the prize amount.
Similarly, medals, trophy and cash prize of Rs 30,000/- were given away by Albert Martis , sponsor of the prize to first Runners-Up team-Tatasky-LIC.
The first prize with medals, trophy and Rs 50,000/- cash were given to the winning team Aloy Qatar by Fr Clement Mascarenhas.
Sr Irene Viegas compered the programme, welcomed the guests and also delivered the vote of thanks.
