Sharjah: Konkan Yuva, Dubai organized the traditional family sports fest “Khel Mhel-2019” on November 22 at the Wanderers Sports Club, Sharjah from 9 AM onwards.
This fest was organized with the motto ‘Revecha Uskyar Mathiyecho Khel’ in order to showcase the love for the childhood native games and for all the Konkani community to be gathered under one roof.
Over 26 teams participated in the event, which included both inter-parish and open-to-all teams. Around 800 people witnessed the sports event and cheered the participants.
Walter Nandalike, MD of Daijiworld was the chief guest at the event. Fr. Stephen Lewis of the Konkani community in Sharjah, Ronald Martis, MD of Blue Royal Group of Companies, Pradeep Barboza Paladka, Konkani drama actor and director, Dayan D’Souza, founder of Daiji Dubai writers forum, Valerian Dalmeida, Financial Advisor of News Karnataka, Fr. Denis Saldhana, priest at St Mary’s Mangalurean Community and Spiritual Director of Konkan were the other guests. They inaugurated the event by raising the KY banner and releasing doves as a symbol of peace and brotherhood.
The chief guest wished all the teams and the Konkan Yuva the best of luck. Fr.Denis Saldanha, who also spoke on the occasion, encouraged the teams. The Konkan Yuva theme song was sungas the chief guest declared the sports meet open.
Fr. Stephen Lewis and Fr. Denis Saldanha kicked off the sports events by smashing a coconut, which was one of the competitions held during the day. Games such as ‘lagori’, tug of war, slow cycle race etc. were conducted.
On the occasion, a ‘vovyo’ competition was conducted in which three teams participated. Dayan Dsouza, Ajith Peter, Shannu Monis and Walter Nandalike were the judges for this competition. A Housie Housie game was also conducted, which added more energy to the crowd and the teams. Games like Moon walk, task relay, cycle bandi and the finals for lagori, coconut smash and tug of war were continued till 6 PM.
Auctions were also conducted on the occasion and many items like bongo drums, tender coconuts etc. were put up for bidding.
The valedictory for the event was held at 7 pm. Joseph Mathias, MD of Merit Freight System LLC, Leticia MD Mega Speed Cargo and Walter Nandalike were the guests.
Joseph Mathias addressed the gathering and wished KY for the future. He also assured his support for the organisation’s future events.
Walter Nandalike, in his address to the gathering, said that this is the first event in Dubai that he witnessed from the inauguration till the valedictory. He added that he was happy to have spent an entire day at the Khel Mhel.
The “Sanganth” CD produced by Stevan D’Souza from Bahrain with music by Roshan Dsouza from Angelore, was also released on the occasion.
Fr. Stephen Lewis conducted the prayer service. President of the organisation Vivian Fernandes welcomed the gathering. Sweeny D Souza, secretary of KY delivered the vote of thanks.
Earlier, the Nasik Band by Team Ocean Kids played on the occasion and escorted the guests to the dais. A march past was also performed by all the teams.
The crowds were entertained by MCs Viyon Veigas, Vernon D’Souza and Sweeny Dsouza along with DJ Shavin.
The winners of the various games are:
Open to All
Coconut Smash -Winners – Lilcy Challengers, Runners up – Coastal Friends UAE.
Lagori –Winners – Lilcy Challengers, Runners up – Kudla Warriors
Tug Of war –Winners – Mattikatte United, Runners Up- Glowing Stars Bantwal
Slow Cycle Race – Winners- SMMC, Runners up –Konkan Thara
Moon Walk –Winners –Infinity Dubai, Runners up Lilcy Challengers
Bandi Race Winners – Mattikatte United, Runners up- Neermarga Stars
Task Relay – Winners – Merit Freight, Runners up – Mattikatte United
March Past –Konkan Tharam
Over All Champions – Mattikatte United
First Runner up – Infinity Dubai
Second Runner up – Lilcy Challengers
Interparish Teams
Coconut Smash -Winners – Moodubelle, Runners up – Cordel.
Lagori –Winners – Bajal A, Runners up – Kinnigoli
Tug Of war –Winners –Pokri Pernal , Runners Up- Mukut Mogarnad
Slow Cycle Race – Bajal A, Runners up – Kinnigoli
Moon Walk –Winners – Pokri Pernal, Runners up – Mogarnad
Bandi Race Winners – Moodubelle, Runners up- Pokri Pernal
Task Relay – Winners –Bajal B, Runners up – Bajpe
March Past Winners – Pokri Pernal
Over All Champions – Pokri Pernal
First Runner up – Moodubelle
Second Runner Up- Bajpe and Mogarnaad
Vovyo Competition Winners: Konkan Thara
Runners up: Cordel
Selfie Competition Winners: Moodubelle
Referees: Godwin Dsouza, Novi, Floyd Kiran, Deepak Machado, Sannu Monis, Blaze, Vernon D’Souza, Ajith Poojary, Ranjith, Shannu Nidodi
