RGUHS Mangaluru Zone Throwball Tournament 2026–27 Inaugurated at Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College
Mangaluru, October 17, 2026: Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College (FMHMC), Deralakatte, hosted the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Mangaluru Zone Throwball (Men and Women) Tournament 2026–27 on October 17, 2026.
Rev. Fr. Suraj Joseph Lobo inaugurated the tournament at the Father Muller College playground, while Rev. Fr. Donald Nilesh Crasta, Administrator of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, presided over the programme.
The inaugural ceremony began with a prayer song. Dr. E. S. J. Prabhu Kiran, Principal of FMHMC, welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest.
In his inaugural address, Rev. Fr. Suraj Joseph Lobo extended his best wishes to the participating teams. He described throwball as a game demanding agility, strategy, determination, and skill. Emphasising the importance of teamwork both on and off the field, he said that the ability to remain focused on the game at hand, rather than dwelling on lost points, was key to success.
In his presidential address, Rev. Fr. Donald Nilesh Crasta commended the students from various medical and allied health sciences disciplines for their enthusiasm for sports and sportsmanship. He highlighted the importance of teamwork in both sports and healthcare and encouraged the participating teams to give their best.
Mr. Falah, Sports Secretary of the college, proposed the vote of thanks on behalf of the institution.
The formal inaugural ceremony concluded with the National Anthem, following which the dignitaries proceeded to the stadium for the inaugural match.
Those present included Rev. Fr. Nelson Dheeraj Pais, Administrator of the Father Muller Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Division; Dr. Vilma M. D’Souza, Vice-Principal of FMHMC; Dr. Satish, Principal of Father Muller College of Pharmacy; Dr. Girish Navada, Medical Superintendent of FMHMC&H; Mr. Mithin S., Assistant Sports Coordinator, RGUHS Mangaluru Zone; Mr. Chennakeshava M. G., Physical Education Instructor at FMHMC; physical education directors from other colleges; faculty members; Students’ Council members; and students.
A total of 18 women’s teams and 12 men’s teams from various colleges affiliated with RGUHS in the Mangaluru zone are participating in the tournament.
