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Nov 3 : The YSD-ICYM unit of Derebail Parish organized a Chess and Carrom tournament for the parishioners. This tournament was unique because it was an Open to All event that gave people of all age groups a chance to participate.

The tournament began with a short inaugural programme at 8.15AM. The Parish Priest  Rev. Fr. Austin Peter Peres, Resident Priest Rev. Fr. Gerald Pinto, Vice-President of Parish Pastoral Committee  Sheela D'Souza, Secretary of PPC Gaulbert, YSD Animator Lizzie Fernandes, YSD President Manish Pinto and Varado President Melston, Vice President Alrick D'Silva were the dignitaries present.

The programme began with a prayer that was led by Valentino Mascarenhas and Ancita Pinto. Fr. Austin Peres addressed the gathering and congratulated the YSD members for organizing the event. Fr. Gerald too added to Fr. Austin's words of praise towards the successful organization of the event. Mr. Melston while speaking to the participants wished them luck. 

Fr. Austin Peres declared the Carrom event open and Fr. Gerald , chess. The tournament began at 8.45 AM. 

A total of 65 people participated in Carrom Singles and 14 people participated in doubles. Chess had 37 participants. 

The tournament was a grand success as it went on smoothly. The competition was tough but the participants were sportive.

The results of the tournament are as follows: 

CARROM SINGLES

Under 16 boys

First prize - Rion D'Silva

Second prize- Aaston Lobo

Under 16 Girls

First prize- Anjalika

Second prize- Evangel

16-28 yrs Boys

First prize- Ujwal Mascarenhas

Second prize- Niel Rakesh

16-28 yrs Girls

First prize- Primal Furtado

Second prize- Jeanna Pereira

28 and above Men

First prize- Robert D'Silva

Second prize- Ivan Pinto

28 and above Women

First prize- Enita Rodrigues

Second prize- Juilet D'silva

CARROM DOUBLES

First prize- Ujwal and Sunil

Second prize- Pradeep and Niel

CHESS

Boys

First prize- Loy

Second prize- Anand D'silva

Girls

First prize- Arushi D'Silva

Second prize- Johanna Pereira

Champion of Champions : Arushi D'Silva

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