The VTU Mangaluru Zonal level Throwball Touament 2018 was organised on 09 th and 10 th October 2018 by the Department of Physical Education of St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor. Touament was inaugurated at the College Throwball ground on 09th October 2018 at 9:00AM, Mr. Pradeep D’Souza, Deputy Director of Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports was the chief guest and Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, , Director, SJEC was the president of the programme.
In his Inaugural speech Mr. Pradeep D’Souza, said that “Sports was an integral part of most of the student's life before, but now technology and social media has replaced the interest of sports among younger generation. Sports not only helps us to get a good physique keeping us healthy but also teaches us to receive victory and defeat equally. This, in tu, helps us to handle different situations at our workplace in a better way”. Talking about various initiatives of the govement in supporting the sports activities, he urged the students to actively take part in sports and games, by keeping continuity and maintaining a balance between education and extra curriculum activities. He requested the participants to excel in sports and get the benefits which the govement is ready to offer.
In his presidential address Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza said that “SJEC is proud to host this event at this campus which is a good venue for sports activities. We give quality education as well as support to sports activities. Physical exercise is good for the mind, body and spirit. Team sports help teach adolescents accountability, dedication, leadership and other skills”. He thanked the organising committee for hosting the event and wished good luck to the participants.
Principal of SJEC Dr Rio D'Souza, Asst. Director Rev. Fr. Rohith D'Costa, Assistant Physical Education Directors Ms. Vaneesha Rodrigues and Mr Jeffy Sunny Dsouza were present for the inaugural. SAC Coordinators of SJEC Mr. Alister D'Souza welcomed the gathering and Ms. Rachana Crasta, proposed the vote of thanks. Further the Chief Guest inaugurated the touament by cutting the ribbon to release the match ball and servicing the ball.
Ten teams had participated in the touament. Teams were from SJEC Vamanjoor, SCEM Adyar, PACE Mudipu, YIT Mudipu, SMVITM Udupi, AJIET Mangaluru, NMAMIT Nitte, SDMIT Ujire, MITE Moodbidri, SDIT Kenjar. The matches were going on in the parallel court prepared in the college ground. SCEM Adyar, SDMIT Ujire, SJEC Vamanjoor and YIT Mudipu qualified to the semi-finals and the final match was between SCEM Adyar and SDMIT Ujire. SCEM Adyar emerged as the Winners of the touament while SDMIT Ujire bagged the Runners up Trophy. The third place was bagged by SJEC Vamanjoor. Ms. Chinmayee of SDMIT Ujire was awarded as the Best Thrower, Ms. Priyanka of SJEC Vamanjoor was awarded as the Best Receiver and Ms. Gowri of SCEM Adyar was awarded as the Best All Rounder.
The valedictory ceremony was held on 9 th October at 4.00pm in college ground. Rev. Fr. Rohith D'Costa, Assistant Director, SJEC was the chief guest and Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, Director, SJEC was the president of the programme. Mr Jeffy Sunny Dsouza, Assistant Physical Education Instructor welcomed the gathering. Mr. Sadananda, VTU Sports Committee Member, Mr. Alister D'Souza and Ms. Rachana Crasta, SAC Coordinators, Ms. Vaneesha Rodrigues Assistant Physical Education Director were present. Mementos to the Officials and prizes to winners were distributed during this ceremony. Ms. Vaneesha Rodrigues rendered vote of thanks by thanking everyone who helped for the touament.
The Touament was appreciated by all the participants and team managers. Everyone expressed their gladness about the way the touament was organised, and facilities provided to them during their stay in campus. The event formally ended by singing the National Anthem.
