Late Prof. P.V. Tarakant Memorial Volleyball tournament held at Xavier's

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.

Xavier’s Reunion 2013

St. Xavier’s Alumni Association takes pride in presenting to you Xavier’s Reunion 2013, the first ever official alumni reunion to be organized by St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa. The event will be held on 12^th January 2013 at Emerald Laws, Parra from 6pm onward. The attempt is to bring all the college alumni and ex-teachers together at one place where they could interact with each other and bring back their nostalgic moments of St. Xavier’s College. However, the event is not restricted to alumni and ex-teachers; it is open to all. Besides dine and dance, there will be entertainment programmes and loads of surprises. Passes for the event are available at the college office. You may contact any of the following numbers for the details or passes:             9822139319      ,             9822147242      , 7798531587,             9823054798      .

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1000+ Runners participate in Xavierathon

Over 1000 athletes and fitness enthusiasts participated in Xavierathon 2012 – a 6km marathon organized by St. Xavier’s College Mapusa in association with SK Promotions, on the auspicious occasion of Goa Liberation Day.

St. Xavier’s College has organized this kind of an event for the first time as a part of their Golden Jubilee celebrations. The race was flagged-off by Ms. Alina Saldanha, Minister for Environment & Forest and also an alumna of the college. Earlier in her address to the participants, Ms. Saldanha urged the runners to overcome the six kilometre test. “This run will be a test of endurance, perseverance and focus. Overcome it and feel the sense of achievement and victory. It’s not about finishing first, but it’s more important to complete the race,” she stated.

The race flagged-off from the college premises. The runners followed a route that led them towards the Mapusa court, Remanso Hospital, Milagres Church and across the highway, straight to Fransalian Institute, Bastora which is the old campus of St. Xavier’s College. The route back was similar beside a small bifurcation near the Milagres Church.

Runners from all age groups participated with a lot of zeal as all the participants completed the race. The event and the public in general also witnessed a 78-year old woman Mrs. Maria Imelda De Souza, participate in the marathon and also completed the race. Similarly, a 4-year boy Sarthak Vijay Bhike also completed the race in style.

From among the numerous runners, Jeovito Fernandes of St. Xavier’s College completed the race first as he emerged champion in the men’s open category.

Winners in different categories:

Men's Open Category:

1st Place: Jeovito Fernandes (St. Xavier's College, Mapusa)

2nd Place: Ajay Vishwakarma (St. Anthony's HS, Duler)

3rd Place: Anthony Carvalho (St. Xavier's College, Mapusa)

Women's Open Category:

1st Place: Prachita Naik (St. Xavier's HSS)

2nd Place: Siddhi Chavan (St. Anthony's HS, Duler)

3rd Place: Rosaria Rebello

School & HSS Boy's Category:

1st Place: Mangesh Kadam (ITI Pernem)

2nd Place: Arun Gobicha (Sacred Heart HS, Parra)

School & HSS Girl's Category:

1st Place: Geeta Mutugur (Sacred Heart HS, Parra)

2nd Place: Seema Karatta (Sacred Heart HS, Parra)

Oldest Runner

Mrs. Maria Imelda De Souza (Age: 78 years)

Mr. Bhiku Azgaonkar (Age: 63 years)

Youngest Runner

Sarthak Vijay Bhike (Age: 4 years, Divine Mercy HS)

The prize distribution ceremony was clubbed along with the flag hoisting ceremony in the college campus. Chief Guest alumnus of the college, Adv. Ramakant Khalap, Former Union Minister for Law & Judiciary hoisted the flag. On the occasion, students of the college put up various programmes like group song, street play, and monologue.

Adv. Khalap in his speech brought back his memories of the college and ignited students to be better citizens. “Use this institute as a platform to be better human beings who can serve the nation better,” he encouraged the students of the college.

Mr. Saif Ullah Khan, Councillor, Mormugao Municipal Council, Mr. Santosh Redkar, Social Worker and Mr. Vijay Bhike, treasurer of the Alumni Association of St. Xavier’s College, also graced the occasion with their presence.