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Kinnigoli, Nov 16 : ICYM unit of Little Flower Church, Niddodi organised Badminton tournament - 2022 for the Parishioners on Sunday, November 13 at Play for Fit Niddodi indoor stadium from 9:30 am onwards. The tournament began with prayer.

Rev. Fr. Denis Suares, parish priest of Little Flower Church Niddodi, Mrs. Preema Correa, parish council secretary, Mr. John Cardoza, director of all commissions, Mr. Stallan Serrao, ICYM Niddodi president, Mr. Rithesh and Mr. Shashikiran, directors of physical education at Holy Rosary PU College and Trisha Vidya PU College respectively , were present during the inaugural ceremony.

The tournament was inaugurated through the badminton service by Rev Fr. Denis Suares along with Mr. John Cardoza. Addressing the gathering, Rev. Fr. Denis Suares shared some of the sweet childhood memories of playing Badminton and also appreciated ICYM Niddodi for conducting these sports events to encourage unity among Niddodians.

More than 18 teams participated in different categories, and the results of the badminton tournament are as follows:

Singles: 11 – 15 Boys
Winner: Shaun Serrao
Runner: Deevan Dsilva

Singles: 11 – 15 and 16 – 21 Girls
Winner: Stiona Correa
Runner: Mridul Castelino

Singles: 16 – 21 Boys
Winner: Heldon Correa
Runner: Manoj Fernandes

Singles: 22 – 30 Men
Winner: Brendon Dsouza
Runner: Stallan Serrao

Singles: 22 – 30 Women
Winner: Sharon Lobo
Runner: Glevita Serrao

Singles: 31+ Men
Winner: Royson Pinto
Runner: Dr. Roshan Pinto

Singles: 31+ Women
Winner: Reshma Aranha
Runner: Preema Correa

Men's doubles: 11 – 15
Winners: Shaun Serrao
Deevan Dsilva
Runners: Ashley Saldanha
Wilton Rodrigues

Men's doubles: 16 and above
Winners: Royson Pinto
Brendon Dsouza
Runners: Sanketh Lewis
Navil Dsouza

Women's doubles: 16 and above
Winners: Anisha Dsouza
Glevita Serrao
Runners: Reshma Aranha
Preema Correa

Mixed doubles: 16 and above
Winners: Preema Correa
Heldon Correa
Runners: Royson Pinto
Glevita Serra

As a token of gratitude, mementos were given to the sponsors and referees. Prizes were distributed to the winners and runners up of each category and ICYM Niddodi conducted 58 matches overall in a well organised plan and got very wide positive feedback from all parishioners for conducting a wonderfully organised sports tournament.