Luke Maxmillion Rasquinha Basketball Tournament at AIMIT

Mangaluru: The Inaugural of the Luke Maxmillion Rasquinha Rasquinha Basketball Tournament, sponsored by Mr. Max and Jessie Rasquinha USA was organized recently in the AIMIT campus at Biri. Fr. Fredrick Menezes S J Finance Officer AIMIT, inaugurated the tournament by cutting the ribbon tied to the Basketball.

Fifteen teams had registered for the tournament from all over Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Udupi, Bantwal, and Manipal. On the day of tournament, eleven teams participated in the matches.

A flash mob dance was organized at AIMIT on 31 of August to promote the Annual Luke Maxmiliion Rasquinha Basketball tournament. The event was inaugurated by unveiling the Banner from Fr Denzil Lobo S J, Director, AIMIT and Mr Royce Baretto, MBA Faculty of AIMIT.

Fr Balaraju S J was the convener of the tournament.

Teams that participated:
St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore University, Canara College, Yenepoya University, PPC, Milagres College, AIMIT, Ashkiran Jesuits, St.Philomena College Puttur, Clutch Gamers, Team Akash, KSBC Manipal, Nitte and DOC,

Team Akash (Mangalore Basketball Club) and Team Clutch Gamers were selected for the final match after a tough competition between all the teams. MBC team were the champions and the Clutch Gamers were announced as the runners up.

Valedictory:
Dr. Molly Sanjay Chowdri was the Chief Guest for the function. ACP Ram Rao was the Guest of Honor. Fr Sunil Ranger was also present for the valedictory. Fr Denzil Lobo S J inspired the teams by his presence.

The Man of the Tournament award, which was a surprise token for the player, was bagged by Myren of MBC. Besides certificates and trophies, T-shirts and medals for the winners of the tournament were distributed. Mr. Shakthimani and Mr. Tilak refereed the matches during the two days of the tournament.