October 2, 2019: ICYM council of Shirva Deanery organized a volleyball and throw ball tournament at St Mary’s Ground, Shirva on 2nd October. The tournament started with a stage program inaugurated by V. Rev. Fr. Denis Dsa and Rev. Fr. Mahesh Dsouza. Fr.Ashwin Aranha, Mr. Wilson D’Souza, Mrs. Leena Machado, Mr. Melwyn Aranha and Mr. Dion D’Souza (ICYM President, Udupi Diocese) were present. There were a total of 3 teams for volleyball and 5 teams for throwball. The winners and runners of volleyball were Pangla and Pernal Parish. Throwball prizes were also backed by Pangla and Pernal. These teams will be representing Shirva deanery in the upcoming Youlympics on 6th October.

Report by Josvin Corda

Photos by Arun Cabral