Kuwait, 31 October 2011: Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait organized family picnic at Mushrif Gardens on 28 October, 2011.
The program started at 10.30am with prayer by Sport Coordinator Mrs. Leena Fernandes, and welcome address by President Mr. Edwerd D’Souza. After the breakfast many games were held. The entire gathered crowd participated and it was a fun filled morning.
A stage program was held in the Evening. The chief guest was Mr. Lawrence Saldahna, Founder President, Ex-Presidents Antony Miranda, Melwyn Mascaranhas, Henry Britto and all committee members were presided on the stage.
Mr. Lawrence Saldahna, in his speech appreciated the activities of the association and for organizing games like throw ball, Volleyball and prayed for the association’s future.
Several games were held and prizes were distributed by Chief Guest and committee members.
The food was prepared by Mrs. Iren D’Souza and family with the help of KWAK member and was served to all gathered people.
More than 300 people enjoyed this KWAK family picnic 2011.
The whole event was conducted by masters of ceremony Mr. Melwyn & Mr. Walter. KWAK General Secretary Mrs. Charlotte D’Souza proposed vote of thanks.
Winners of Games below:
Children Games
Children below 8 years – Passing the Ball, Winner: Ian Menezes
Children below 8 years – Passing the Cap, Winner: Caroline Fernandis
Children up to 12 years: Straw Game, Winner: Elroy
Children above 8 Years – Marble & Spoon, Winner – Aaron
Ladies Games
Breaking the Pot – Winner: Joyce D’Souza
Runner up – Shanthi Mathias
Shot Put – Winner: Joyce D’Souza
Runner Up – Shanthi Mathias
Water Game: Christine
Gents:
Shot Put – Winner: Blaze Crasta
Runner up: Faisal
Breaking the Pot – Winner: Ramesh
Runner Up: Santosh
Bingo (Housie Housie)
Quick – 5 - Vellino
Star – Rita Menezes
Top Line: Juliet D’Souza
Middle Line: Rafael
Bottom Line: Robert D’Souza
Full House: Juliet D’Souza
House to Follow: Jafrey
Tug of War: Farwaniya V/S Salmiya
Winner: Farwaniya
Throw Ball Game:
Winners: Kanajar Friends (Captain: Leena (Barboza) Fernandes
Runners Up: DUBOP (Captain: Christine D’Souza)
3 Throwball Teams: Kanajar Friends, DUBOP, Managalore Friends
Volley Ball Game:
Winners: Kunjal Friends (Captain: Ashraf)
Runners Up: Salmiya Friends B (Captain: Ivan)
6 Volleyball Teams: Kunjal Friends, Salmiya Friends-A, Salmiya Friends-B,
Carmel School of Kuwait, Paladka Friends, Mangalore Friends.
Referees: Mr. Suresh Shivappa for Throw Ball and Volley Ball
Mr. Melwyn (Volley Ball)