Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru, Dec 14: "The youth of the community with their hard work and perseverance should bring medals to the state and the country," said former 'Mr World' winner in bodybuilding Raymond D' Souza.

He was speaking at the valedictory programme of badminton tournament (doubles) organised for the players of the Christian community of Mangaluru and Udupi diocese organised by Christian Sports Association, Mangaluru on December 13 at U S Mallya Indoor Stadium, Lalbagh.

He called upon the youth in the community to give importance to various other sports, along with their area of sport.

"You should utilise the facilities available in the department of youth service and sports," he added.

"The youth should not think that only those from the city can excel in sports. Nowadays there are plenty of opportunities. I have never thought that I would reach this position but my effort and dedication brought me here," Raymond said.

Internationally acclaimed former weightlifter Arthur D' Souza said, "Thirty-fiveyears ago I stopped taking part in weightlifting competitions. But now I get the opportunity to take part in the sports event. Due to the pandemic, preparation for the Olympics has been stalled but the youth should not be discouraged. Within six months everything will be set right. Youngsters should continue efforts without giving any break to their practice. However, they should also remember to never move towards the shortcut of gaining popularity through the consumption of steroids."

Weightlifter Prajwal Lobo, deputy director department of youth service and sports Pradeep D'Souza, president Christian Sports Association (CSA) Ivan Patrao, Ivan Pinto vice president (CSA) and others were present.

Below 15 boys
Winners
1. Chris Anjen Baptist
2. Newton Pinto

Runners-up
1. Rayan Miranda
2. Sheldon Pinto

15-25 boys
Winners
1. Glenish Pinto
2. Bennet Lobo

Runners-up
1. Arush Patrao
2. Roshan

25 above men
Winners
1. Wilson Olivera
2. Gleevan

Runners-up
1. Leroy Vas
2. James Lobo

35 above men
Winners
1. Anush Roche
2. Ashish Sequeira

Runners-up
1. Allwyn Pinto
2. Alwyn D'Souza

45 above men
Winners
1. Ivan Pinto
2. Aveen Rodrigues

Runners-up
1. Johnson C
2. Terence Suares

55 above men
Winners - Babu George and Oscar Anand
Runners-up - John Pais and Melvin Peres

60 above men
Winners
1. Conrad Nazareth
2. Peter D'Souza

Runners-up
1. Francis Saldanha
2. Benedict Fernandes

Below 15 girls
Winners
1. Trivia veigas
2. Vinisha Mathias

Runners-up
1. Keora Pais
2. Alvina D'Sa

15 to 25 girls
Winners
1. Maria Anjali Baptist
2. Trisha Clarice veigas

Runners-up
1. Venetia Pais
2. Glancia Pinto

25 above women
Winners
1. Rashmi Mayola Peres
2. Neetha D'souza

Runners-up
1. Reema Jeremiah
2. Matilda F B Pinto

35 above women
Winners
1. Kavitha Pais
2. Leena D'sa

Runners-up
1. Laveena Pinto
2. Averyl Rodrigues