Media Release
Puttur, Sep 24: ‘B Sadananda & Vamana’ Memorial Mangalore University Inter Collegiate Foot Ball Tournament jointly organised by department of Physical Education of Mangalore University and St Philomena College (SPC) Puttur inaugurated on St Philomena play grounds on Monday, September 23.
MLA of Puttur constituency Mr Sanjeeva Matandoor inaugurated the four-day tournament. He said, “India is country which has occupied second place in the size of population at the world level. However, in the field of sports and games our achievements are insignificant. The sports persons must treat great sports achievers as their role model and go head. The active participation in sports and games is very helpful to our physical and mental health.”
Chairman of Dakshina Kannada District Football Association D M Aslam participated as the chief guest and expressed the best wishes.
Campus director Fr Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, principal of St Philomena PU College Fr Vijay Lobo and assistant Youth Empowerment and Sports officer of Puttur Mamachan M participated as the guests of honour.
On this occasion, former weightlifter, alumnus Krishnappa Gowda and former athlete, alumnus Sajjan Kumar K were felicitated for the tremendous achievement in the field of sports.
Correspondent Fr Alfred J Pinto delivered presidential address.
The members of Performing Arts Association presented the prayer song. Dean of Commerce Prof Maxim Carl welcomed the gathering. Physical Education director Prakash D’souza proposed the vote of thanks. Physical Education Director Rajesh Moolya was present on this occasion. Assistant professor of Business Administration Prashanth Rai compered the programme.
In the Mangalore Zone, 33 teams affiliated to Mangalore University reported to participate in the prestigious championship.