MARGAO
St Xavier Institute, Curtorim, emerged champions of the Under-17 Boys’ Inter-School Volleyball Tournament organised by Aninha Educational Institute of Higher Secondary Education in Arts and Science.
The tournament featured 14 schools and concluded with St Xavier Institute defeating St Thereza’s Convent, Raia, in the final. St Thereza’s Convent finished runners-up.
The event began with an inaugural ceremony attended by institute chairman Fr Diago Fernandes and director Penny Fernandes, along with other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering, Fr Diogo Fernandes highlighted the importance of sportsmanship, healthy competition, ambition and determination, emphasising the role of sports in the overall development of students.
The participating teams displayed skill and team spirit throughout the competition, with the final four progressing to the semifinals. St Xavier Institute and St Thereza’s Convent won their respective semifinals to qualify for the title clash.
Milagrina Mascarenhas and Afileo Fernandes officiated as referees.
The closing ceremony was attended by Jose Barreto, Olive Saldanha and Kenisha Fernandes. The winners and runners-up received their respective prizes and merit certificates, while the dignitaries were presented with mementos as a token of appreciation.
