Renvick Pereira sdb NASHIK, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008: The grounds of Divyadaan and Salesian Training Institute (STI), Nashik, were throbbing with football fever as the young players displayed their talents. This much awaited annual event organized by the three Salesian communities in Nashik drew many poor and u
nderprivileged youngsters from the nearby slums. The 200 youngsters present cherished every moment of this 'Dawn to Dusk' event. This year there were 11 teams that battled it out in the tournament which was a veritable showcase to energy, determination and skill. There was a great amount of support and encouragement from the sidelines too which gave the young lads even more energy to do their best. It was sheer joy to watch their coordination, tact and teamwork. Background music and live entertaining commentary added to the splendor of the event. The finals were played between Godavari I and Ganeshnagar. Ganeshnagar had the upper edge throughout the game and finally clinched the title with a score of 2-0. There were special prizes given for the Top Scorer which went to Sunil of Kasturbanagar; Best Defender to Umesh Malik of Ganeshnagar; Best Goalkeeper Nitin Eknath of Godavari. The Chief Guest was Mrs. Neha Meghrajani, In-charge of Fravashi Academy Pre-Primary Section. She was thrilled at the performance of the boys and exhorted them to keep up the enthusiasm they had shown and never give up even in the face of failure. Much credit goes to the three communities for the meticulous planning and successful implementation of this event. The boys left the grounds with memories to be treasured and the feeling of ‘Hum kissi se kam nahii’.
nderprivileged youngsters from the nearby slums. The 200 youngsters present cherished every moment of this 'Dawn to Dusk' event. This year there were 11 teams that battled it out in the tournament which was a veritable showcase to energy, determination and skill. There was a great amount of support and encouragement from the sidelines too which gave the young lads even more energy to do their best. It was sheer joy to watch their coordination, tact and teamwork. Background music and live entertaining commentary added to the splendor of the event. The finals were played between Godavari I and Ganeshnagar. Ganeshnagar had the upper edge throughout the game and finally clinched the title with a score of 2-0. There were special prizes given for the Top Scorer which went to Sunil of Kasturbanagar; Best Defender to Umesh Malik of Ganeshnagar; Best Goalkeeper Nitin Eknath of Godavari. The Chief Guest was Mrs. Neha Meghrajani, In-charge of Fravashi Academy Pre-Primary Section. She was thrilled at the performance of the boys and exhorted them to keep up the enthusiasm they had shown and never give up even in the face of failure. Much credit goes to the three communities for the meticulous planning and successful implementation of this event. The boys left the grounds with memories to be treasured and the feeling of ‘Hum kissi se kam nahii’.