The event was attended by Chief Guest Premendra Shet, Chairman of the Goa State Horticultural Corporation, alongside Lawjyo Gomes, GFDC Assistant Technical Director; Sunil Govekar, President of Sinquerim Sports Club; Ex-sarpanch Mayem Vaiguenim Panchayat Vishwas Chodankar; Alok Kouthambikar, PE Teacher, Poira High school; Anand Adpaikar (Sesa Acedemy coach) and Laxman Hadfadkar, Centre Head, who all gathered alongside enthusiastic students and their parents.
In his address to the gathering, Premendra Shet praised GFDC for its active role in uplifting football, noting how immensely beneficial these initiatives are for young children. He also expressed his gratitude to Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar, who held the portfolio when the centre was first established.
“We have developed three grounds in Mayem constituency, and this infrastructure has significantly helped football here. GFDC has been supporting the sport through such centres, and the children are reaping the benefits. Our GFDC Chairman Glenn Ticlo and other officials are providing us with timely support,” Shet said.
He further urged the young trainees to wholeheartedly devote themselves to their personal and athletic improvement.
