The Goan Network
PANAJI
Social Club of Betalbatim organised a badminton tournament for the villagers in four categories. All the four matches were enthusiastically cheered by the crowd gathered for the finals.
There were some good rallies that gave the crowd a splendid performance. Avertano Barretto, sportsman and son of the soil was the chief guest. In his address speech he gave a call to the young to take up sports. He made a special mention of the finalist in both categories that had married face the youngsters. Maria Pereira, the sarpanch of VP Betalbatim in her speech encouraged the club in their effort and wished good luck to all participating in the finals. Fr Milagres (Asst. Parish Priest), Afonso Bothelo, Hillary Cota, Manuel, Lorraine Godinho were the other members on the dais. Menino Cota compered. Jacinto Azavedo was in charge of sound. Ciriao Cota, Brian Rodrigues helped the officials.
