Fr. Agnel College, Pilar won the Late Prof. P.V. Tarakant Memorial inter-collegiate volleyball tournament for women on Monday. The one-day tournament was organized by St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa in their premises as part of their Golden Jubilee celebrations.
In the final Fr. Agnel’s defeated hosts St. Xavier’s College in straight sets 25-22, 25-21. Earlier in the semis Fr. Agnel’s beat Carmel College, Nuvem while Xavier’s got the better of Rosary College, Navelim.
A total of seven teams participated in the tournament.
Chief guest Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sa, Principal of St. Xavier’s College distributed the prizes. In his address to the participants, Fr. Walter praises the efforts put in by the players. He also highlighted the contribution of Late Prof. P.V. Tarakant, first physical education director of St. Xavier’s College. “Prof. Tarakant was very enthusiastic and his contribution towards sports was not only for the college but also the state. He initiated and organized several tournaments in his days,” Fr. Walter said.
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