Crescens Lemos sdb MATUNGA, MUMBAI 20, 2008: Neither the global economic crisis nor the unexpected showers of rain the night before the inauguration could dampen the spirits of the organizers of the Savio Cup. They were all set for the 4th edition of the prestigious Savio Cup 
Basketball Tournament that would feature a host of national and international stars, including Shambhaji Kadam of Services, Geetu Anna of Southern Railways and Riyazuddin from ONGC. The best teams from across India descended upon the Don Bosco Matunga Quadrangle for what now seems to be an annual 'basketball pilgrimage'. In the men’s section the teams this year are Services, O.N.G.C, Indian Railways, Rest of India and Shooting for Success (a team from the U.S.A.). The women’s section comprises Maharashtra, South East Central Railways, Delhi and Southern Railways. The tournament began on November 18, with a match between last year’s champions O.N.G.C and the Rest of India. In a fiercely fought game, the defending ch
ampions managed to defeat their opponents with the slim margin of a single point. The enthusiastic support of the school children was a boost for the players. The tournament was declared open by Mr. Glen Kaiser. Other important dignitaries present at the inaugural function included Fr Michael Fernandes, Provincial, and actor Jackie Shroff. The school children brightened up the evening with their colourful dances. The match between Maharashtra and South East Central Railways in the women’s section followed the inaugural ceremony. The Savio Cup will be played till November 23, bringing excitement , entertainment and thrilling basketball matches for all the die-hard hoopster fans of Mumbai. The Slam Dunk Competition and the 3 Point Shooting Competition will be an event you just cannot miss. To stay on the bounce with the action log on to http://www
.saviocup.com/ 
Basketball Tournament that would feature a host of national and international stars, including Shambhaji Kadam of Services, Geetu Anna of Southern Railways and Riyazuddin from ONGC. The best teams from across India descended upon the Don Bosco Matunga Quadrangle for what now seems to be an annual 'basketball pilgrimage'. In the men’s section the teams this year are Services, O.N.G.C, Indian Railways, Rest of India and Shooting for Success (a team from the U.S.A.). The women’s section comprises Maharashtra, South East Central Railways, Delhi and Southern Railways. The tournament began on November 18, with a match between last year’s champions O.N.G.C and the Rest of India. In a fiercely fought game, the defending ch
ampions managed to defeat their opponents with the slim margin of a single point. The enthusiastic support of the school children was a boost for the players. The tournament was declared open by Mr. Glen Kaiser. Other important dignitaries present at the inaugural function included Fr Michael Fernandes, Provincial, and actor Jackie Shroff. The school children brightened up the evening with their colourful dances. The match between Maharashtra and South East Central Railways in the women’s section followed the inaugural ceremony. The Savio Cup will be played till November 23, bringing excitement , entertainment and thrilling basketball matches for all the die-hard hoopster fans of Mumbai. The Slam Dunk Competition and the 3 Point Shooting Competition will be an event you just cannot miss. To stay on the bounce with the action log on to http://www
.saviocup.com/ 