Lourdes Church, Kanajar Parish Pastoral Council, Kanajar and ICYM Kanajar Unit jointly organized Udupi Diocesan level Lourdes Sports Meet 2K18 at Late P.M. Saldanha Memorial Kawdoor Stadium, Kanajar on 18th October, 2018.
There was march fast held on the ground by the participants who later took the oath. After the march fast the Flag was hosted by Mr Evline Lewis. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo, Mr John D’Silva and Rev. Fr Alexander Lewis released the balloons in the air.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi: Mr Evline Lewis, Trustee of Christ King School, Karkal; Mr Lawrence Saldnha, Owner of the Late P.M. Saldanha Memorial Kawdoor Stadium; Rev. Fr Alexander Lewis, Parish Priest of Kanajar Church; Mr John D’Silva, Owner of Tengu Raja Coconut Products; Mr Dion D’Souza, Udupi Diocesan President of ICYM; Mr Ambrose Lobo, Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council of Kanajar; Mr Robert Menezes, Secretary of Parish Pastoral Council of Kanajar; Deanery ICYM Presidents and others were present on the dais.
The stage program began with a prayer hymn by ICYM Kanajar Unit. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp with the dignitaries. Mr John D’Silva and Mr Lawrence Saldanha were felicitated on this occasion. Mr Lawrence Saldanha voiced his feelings. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo addressed the Gathering and officially announced to start the Sports.
There were two categories below twenty years and above. Volley Ball for Gents and Throw Ball for Ladies, running race, relay race for Gents and Ladies, Discus throw, High Jump, Long Jump and other events were there.
Valedictory function which was presided over by Monsignor Rev Dr. Baptist Menezes Vicar General of Udupi Diocese; V. Rev. Fr Joswey Fernandes, Dean of Karkal Deanery; Mr. Wilson Rodrigues, Member of Zilla Panchayath; V. Rev. Fr Denis D’Sa, Dean of Shirva Deanery; Mr Lawrence Saldanha; Rev. Fr Fredrick D’Souza, Parish Priest of Manipal Church; Mr. Edison Saldanha, Unit President of ICYM Kanajar, Mr Dion D’Souza, Diocesan President of ICYM; Rev. Fr Alexander Lewis, Parish Priest of Kanajar Church; Mr Ambrose Lobo, Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council of Kanajar; Mr Robert Menezes, Secretary of Parish Pastoral Council of Kanajar and others were present on the dais.
Mr Robert Menezes welcomed the gatherings. Fr. Baptist Menezes thanked the organizers for the beautiful event. Kanajar youth made history by organizing a mega event.
Mr Edwin D’Souza read out the names of winners of the various events. Overall Shirva parish was the Champion with Trophy Shield and cash amount. The program ended with the National Anthem.
