The 111th birth anniversary of Goa’s prominent leader and Father of the Opinion Poll, Dr. Jack de Sequeira, was commemorated with athletic competitionsconducted across multiple categories, at Club Palmeira.
In the Sub-Junior Boys (500 metres) category, Aurick Cardozo secured first place, followed by Reuben Rocha in second and Vance Castanha in third. The Junior Boys (800 metres) race saw Melyard Gomes take first place, Keslan Moraes second, and Bryce Dias third.
In the Girls (800 metres) category, Shreeja Naik emerged winner, while Raizal Rocha finished second. For the Senior Boys (5 km) race, Melvito Dias clinched first place, with Melyard Gomes and Kelsan Moraes taking second and third positions respectively.
The Senior Relay Race featured participants Milagres Fernandes, Alexander Antao, and Rosario Fernandes, who were also recognised during the programme.
The Chief guest Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco “ MLA & GIDC Chairman distributed prizes to the winners in the presence of Vijai Sardesai, MLA of Fatorda and Goa Forward Party leader. Special invitees included Fr. Anthony, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Snows Church, Raia; Fr. Jowel, Chaplain of Our Lady of Gloria, Zuari, Im-de-Rachol; Cruz Silva, MLA of Velim constituency; social activist Anthony D’Silva and Curtorim Sarpanch Joaquim Estibeiro.
