Feb 16 : ICYM Paladka unit organised a 3 days floodlight cricket match named as "IGNATIUS TROPHY" on 09th, 10th and 11th February 2024 at Swaraj Maidan, Moodbidri.
Inaugural program was held on 9th February at 8:00PM.
Parish Priest of Paladka Fr. Elias Dsouza, parish priest of Gantalkatte Fr.Ronald Dsouza, Vice-president of Parish council Avil Dsouza and secretary Metilda Cardoza, leader of Indian national congress Mr. Mithun Rai, main sponsors Mr. Andrew Aranha, Andrew Dsouza and Mrs.Treeza, Chairman of MCC bank Mr.Anil Fermai, Moodbidri circle inspector Mr. Sandesh, ICYM animators Praveen Sequeira and Prajwal Dsouza, social worker Rajesh Kadlekere, Proprietor ICare builders and developers Mr Ashwin Pereira, President of Rotary club Praful Dsouza, President of Moodbidri deanery Brendon Cutinha, Ex-vice president of parish council Mr. Arthur dias, co-ordinator of Ignatius trophy Puneeth Dsouza, ICYM president Bredly Cutinha and secretary Gloria Cardoza were present on the dais.
Prayer was conducted by Fr.Ronald. All the guests were welcomed by the animator Praveen Sequeira. Mr. Mithun Rai addressed the gathering by his graceful words. Mr. Praveen Sequeira was felicitated for his hard work towards Ignatius trophy and he was the first one to start the floodlight match in Paladka. Fr. Elias Dsouza, Inspector Sandesh, Mr. Anil Fermai addressed the gathering. Thanksgiving was given by the President Bredly Cutinha and all the guests were given mementos.
24 teams actively participated in this match.
On Feb 11th at 3:00AM, the valedictory program began.
The blood donors were felicitated during this program.
Team Paladka were the Champions and were awarded with a trophy and prize money of 100001.
Team Ranipura were the 1st runner-up and were awarded with a trophy and prize money of 50001.
Team Jeppu and Team Belvai were 2nd runner-up and were awarded with a trophy.