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Chess and Carrom Tournament by YSD: Parishioners participate in large numbers

The YSD-ICYM unit of Derebail Parish organized a Chess and Carrom tournament for the parishioners. This tournament was unique because it was an Open to All event that gave people of all age groups a chance to participate.

The tournament began with a short inaugral programme at 8.15AM. The Parish Priest  Rev.Fr.Austin Peter Peres, Resident Priest Rev.Fr.Gerald Pinto, Vice-President of Parish Pastoral Committee Mrs Sheela D'Souza, Secretary of PPC Mr.Gaulbert, YSD Animator Mrs. Lizzie Fernandes, YSD President Mr.Manish Pinto and Varado President Mr.Melston, Vice President Alrick D'Silva were the dignitaries present.

The programme began with a prayer that was led by Mr. Valentino Mascarenhas and Ms.Ancita Pinto. Fr. Austin Peres addressed the gathering and congratulated the YSD members for organizing the event. Fr.Gerald too added to Fr.Austin's words of praise towards the successful organization of the event. Mr.Melston while speaking to the participants wished them luck.

Fr. Austin Peres declared the Carrom event open and Fr.Gerald , chess. The tournament began at 8.45 AM.

A total of 65 people participated in Carrom Singles and 14 people participated in doubles. Chess had 37 participants.

The tournament was a grand success as it went on smoothly. The competition was tough but the participants were sportive.

The results of the tournament are as follows:

CARROM SINGLES

Under 16 boys
First prize - Rion D'Silva
Second prize - Aaston Lobo

Under 16 Girls
First prize - Anjalika
Second prize - Evangel

16-28 yrs Boys
First prize - Ujwal Mascarenhas
Second prize - Niel Rakesh

16-28 yrs Girls
First prize - Primal Furtado
Second prize - Jeanna Pereira

28 and above Men
First prize - Robert D'Silva
Second prize - Ivan Pinto

28 and above Women
First prize - Enita Rodrigues
Second prize - Juilet D'silva

CARROM DOUBLES

First prize - Ujwal and Sunil
Second prize- Pradeep and Niel

CHESS

Boys
First prize - Loy
Second prize - Anand D'silva

Girls
First prize - Arushi D'Silva
Second prize - Johanna Pereira

Champion of Champions in Chess: Arushi D'Silva
(Sponsored by Anil Patrao)