Mangalore, 11 Nov 2013: The ICYM Volleyball Team of Moodubelle became the champions of the Naveen Memorial Volleyball Tournament held by the ICYM Unit of Ferrar Parish in memory of late Naveen who himself was an excellent volleyball player and an exemplary coach. The tournament was held on Saturday, 9 November 2013 during the nighttime from 9 pm in floodlit ground that ended at 7.30 am the next day, Sunday, 10 November 2013.
Volleyball teams of 20 parishes from the twin diocese of Mangalore and Udupi participated in this tournament. The tournament was held on the basis of knock out counting best of three sets of matches. The ICYM Volleyball Team from Moodubelle eventually emerged as champions of this tournament defeating the ICYM Team of Pernal Parish who emerged as runners up.
The family of late Naveen had sponsored the trophies and prizes of the tournament. While the Moodubelle Team was declared as the champions and Pernal team as runners-up, individual prizes were awarded on the basis of their best performance. Best Passer-Andrew (Moodubelle), Best Smasher-Brendon (Pernal) and Best All-rounder-Vivian (Moodubelle).
The ICYM Moodubelle Team comprised of Loyd(Captain),Vivian, Lionel, Andrew, Aron, Melvin, Deril, Raxon, Glenjoy, Nevil and Raju.