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Report By: Annet Carol Dsouza
Photos by: Snedan/Marvin/James/Denzil

Nov 29 : ICYM Bantwal Unit hosted a grand mega event in association with Yuva Hitha Samithi under the name "Khela Mel - 2K18" on Sunday, 25th November 2018. It was organised for all the parishioners of Bantwal Unit for uniting them as one family. The event included various games for different age groups. All the parishioners gathered at the church grounds at 8:30 AM and took part in the fun game Bomb in the City after which breakfast was served.

The inaugural ceremony of the programme commenced at 9:00 AM with a prayer song led by ICYM members. Dale Dsilva welcomed the gathering. Agnes Saldanha, - International Level Sportswoman hailing from Agrar was the Chief Guest for the day. Rev. Fr Walter Dmello, Parish Priest presided over the function along with Sandeep Menezes - Vice president and Richard Dsouza - Secretary, Parish Pastoral Council, Bantwal Unit. Ronald Carlo - Coordinator, Yuva Hitha Samithi, Sunil Lewis - Animator and Avinash Dsouza – President, ICYM Bantwal Unit were the other dignitaries on the dias. The dignitaries inaugrated the event by bursting the balloons.

Rev. Fr Walter Dmello addressed the gathering and wished luck to all the participants and the organisers. Agnes Saldanha conveyed a message to the audience regarding the importance of sports and games in one's physical and mental growth and development. Ronald Carlo proposed the vote of thanks. Various games like needle thread race, candle relay, obstacle race, cup pyramid, three leg race, egg catch, spot dance were conducted. The ward members took part in it with great zeal and enthusiasm. Lunch was served in the noon to all those who were present.

The valedictory programme was held at 4 PM. Rev. Fr Ashwin Crasta - Assistant Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Kiran Pinto - Director, ICYM Bantwal Deanery, Reena - Branch Manager, Tirumalla Tirupati Multistate Co-operative Credit Society Ltd our main sponsors addressed the gathering during the valedictory and congratulated the parishioners for their active participation and appreciated the hard work put in by the ICYM members. Anisha compered the concluding programme and conducted the prize distribution ceremony. The event turned out to be a triumphant one with the support and participation of all. All ICYM members put in their full efforts in making the event a great success. Avinash Dsouza - President kept a check over the whole programme throughout the day.