Udupi/M’Belle: Aloy Qatar Champions and Tatasky-LIC Runners Up of Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament

By Dr. Eugene DSouza
Pics by Eugene DSouza and Steve Photography, Moodubelle
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi/M’Belle, 18 Nov 2018: In the exciting  and  well-fought final match of the Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament, Aloy Qatar  Team (Mangalore Friends) emerged as undisputed champions after a marathon three sets match with Tatasky-LIC  (Sameer Team Kundapur). The scores were  25-16, 40-38 and 25-21. ACT Dubai were the second Runners Up. 

 

Following the inauguration function  at 8 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 final  in semi final 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 were victorious with 2-1 scores.

 

The final match was between Aloy Qatar Team and Tatasky-LIC Team that proved to be 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 in favour of Tatasky-LIC. 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 has witnessed such an exciting State Level Volleyball Tournament in rural area for the first time. He further said that many young persons from rural India have been making 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 complemented 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 offering them flowers by Fr. Clement Mascarenhas.

 

 

 

Five individual prizes for volleyball players who excelled in different categories were given away by Fr. Denis D’Sa. These were: 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 compeered the programme, welcomed the guests and also proposed the vote of thanks.