All’s well that begins well says ACOLOP President Alex Vong
20-01-2014 …. :All’s well that begins well, according to Alex Vong president of the ACOLOP, who has credited the LUGOC, Goa government and the Goa Olympic Association for making the Lusofonia Games happen, despite adversities.
Vong addressed a press conference at the Dr. Shyam Prasad Mukherjee stadium at the Goa University, where he described the grand Opening Ceremony as “fantastic” thanking all the stakeholders for putting together the amazing show.
“I would like to thank the Government of Goa, Organizing Committee and Goa Olympic Association for their successful opening last night as it was fantastic. I am looking forward to further success,” Vong stated.
Patting the Lusofonia Games 2014 stakeholders, Vong said: “After the Games were postponed from November to December, due to certain difficulties of their own, the members in the NOC have tried their very best to take part in the games and support the ACOLOP in Lusofonia Games. All the members support Lusofonia games and Goa Olympics Association.”
As per Vong, the Lusofonia Games are all about Unity in Diversity, where all Lusofone members across countries and continents come together to make the global event successful.
Asked to compare the Lusofonia Games 2014 with the earlier two editions of the event in Macau and Lisbon, Vong said, it was not an easy thing to do.
“It is very difficult to compare because each of the editions of the Lusofonia Games is held in a different country and they have their respective culture. We do not believe that it is fair to compare, and we have received positive comments from all the members of the NOC.
Even though we encountered a number of difficulties, finally we, particularly through the efforts of the organisers, have come to this stage and we have the games inaugurated,” he said.
The Lusofonia Games 2014 got off to a scintillating start to jam-packed crowds at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru stadium at Fatorda, in Goa.
Goan Reporter: Margao Sports Club Enter Semifinals of Late Antonio Colaco Memorial Tournament
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR YOUTH AWARDS 2014-15
Panaji: July 28, 2015 ….. The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, invites applications through the Voluntary organizations/Educational Institutions/NGOs from the deserving and eligible Youth’s /Voluntary Youth Organizations, undertaking Voluntary Services for the Welfare of the Youth and backward communities for the presentation of the State Youth Award 2014-15.
The applications duly filled with Bio Data, Credentials, Certificate of achievements in Youth work etc. should be submitted, in person to the office of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Campal, Panaji on or before August 17, 2015 by 5.00 p.m. latest.
The rules and conditions for eligibility inclusive of the specimen of the application form have been uploaded on the official website of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs www.dsya.goa.gov.in. Interested youth may download the same or alternatively, a hard copy of the specimen of the application could also be obtained from the Youth Section of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at Campal, Panaji-Goa during office hours on any working day.
Application received after due date will be not entertained.
SHORT TERM LOAN SCHEME FOR EDUCATION, BUSINESS AND MEDICAL PURPOSE NOTIFIED
Panaji, June 30, 2018 … Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Limited (GSSTFDCL) has notified Short Term Loan scheme for Education, Business and Medical purpose. Under this Scheme the Financial support upto Rs. 1,00,000/-. (Rupees One Lakh only) at the rate of 2% with a repayment period of 10 months is provided to any individual / student belonging to Scheduled Tribes Community as an advance to meet the Financial requirement urgently for the purpose of Education, Business and Medical.
With the implementation of this scheme difficulties faced by the ST community in arranging funds required to fulfill educational needs of their wards or fulfilling their health and business needs will be solved.
The Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 with an avowed objective to bring about Educational, Economic and Social Development of the S.T. community in the state of Goa.
The corporation is presently implementing two loan schemes such as Ashraya Adhar Scheme and Self Employment Scheme. Under Ashraya Adhar Scheme upto Rs. 2,00,000/- is advanced as financial support in the form of loan @ 2% with repayment period of 10 years for repair / reconstruction of the existing house.
Under Self Employment Scheme Loan upto Rs. 10 Lakhs is provided to unemployed ST member to undertake any self employment activity and loans upto Rs. 15 lakhs is provided to the Association / Society / Partnership / Self Help Groups (SHG) / Companies formed exclusively by the member of Scheduled Tribes Community at the rate of 4% with repayment period of 10 years.
Goan Reporter: Sporting Club Davorlim Edge Past St. Anthony Colva in Penalty Shootout to Enter St. Rocks Super Soccer Quarterfinals
Sporting Club Davorlim defeated St. Anthony Colva 4-2 via a tiebreaker to advance to the quarterfinals of the 33rd St. Rocks Super Soccer tournament, organised by St. Rock Youth Club Calata Majorda, at the Majorda ground on Saturday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at full time. Calsburn Fernandes gave Colva the lead in the 40th minute, while Alent Colaco equalised for Davorlim in the 56th minute. In the decisive penalty shootout, Davorlim converted through Milton Colaco, Aeron Figueredo, and Prince Figueredo. For Colva, only Kabir Khan found the net. Melchior Miranda of Sporting Club Davorlim was named Man of the Match and received the award from Rocky D’Silva.
Swedish coach Johan Kalin conducts talk on grass roots football
“As many possible, as much as possible, as good as possible,” was the message sent out by Swedish coach Johan Kalin, addressing the BPEd students of Don Bosco with a special grass roots football talk highlighting the Swedish model, at Don Bosco School, on Tuesday.
The seminar was organised by Sporting Clube de Goa in association with the BPEd college. Elaborating further he said that the Swedish Model encourages as many youngsters as possible to take to the game of football at a young age regardless of their ability or background.
The next stage is to allow the participants to play as much as possible. “If a child can commit to three sessions a week that’s good, but if a youngster can only play once a week that’s o.k. as well,” stated the UEFA “A” licence diploma holder Johan. Johan further enlightened that it is up to the coach to think like the age of the player he is coaching and set appropriate goals in order to make the ward as good as possible.
Johan highlighted the work he routinely carries out for the Swedish FA in his region of the country, with courses regularly organised teaching leadership skills, game intelligence, technique and physical aspects along with goalkeeping. He also is a Uefa instructor conducting Uefa “B” level courses. The Swedish model concentrates on using football as a tool not only for teaching football skills but also stresses on character building. “Most of the young players know how challenging it is to make it to the top and so it is important to have a well-rounded personality with interest in studies as well,” remarked the 35 year old Johan.
Former women’s Swedish footballer Susann Jatkin also spoke on the occasion about the healthy state of women’s football in Sweden and that girl’s are encouraged just as much as boys take up the game and enjoy it in a fun environment. Johan concluded the session, by explaining that along with the FA, the government plays a big role in soccer success. But he believes it is the parents who play the biggest role as it is their perseverance and hours sacrificed taking their children to practice and also doubling up as community coaching volunteers which gives a youth development a huge boost.
The students of the college had many relevant questions to ask Johan and Susann and were thoroughly pleased with the interactive discussion.
BPEd principal Dr. Marie Raj was the chief guest and Fr. Wilred was the guest of honour.
Cooperation and support from all during Christmas and NY celebration in Goa hailed by Ajgaonkar: Goa all set for festival tourism in coming weeks
Panjim, Jan 3: The Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Mr. Manohar Ajgaonkar today thanked Goa Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar, the Home Department, Goa Police, all tourism stakeholders and goenkars for successfully managing the peak tourist inflow during Christmas and New Year celebrations in Goa.
In a statement issued today, Mr. Ajgaonkar has congratulated the entire administrative set up in the state, law enforcing agencies and the local Goans for extending full co-operation during the peak time of the tourist season in Goa and to all tourism stakeholders for extending their support, warmth and hospitality to the visiting tourists.
Mr. Ajgaonkar said, “It is proven that Goa is known for its hospitality and this time we have shown it once again to the world and nation that Goa is a safe destination for tourists and that the State and the government under Mr. Parrikar has ensured smooth and peaceful celebrations of Christmas and New Year.”
Mr. Ajgaonkar further said that he is confident that statistically the inflow of tourists to Goa has increased and that would be on record with the Department of Tourism in a few weeks from now.
Mr. Ajgaonkar said that in the next couple of weeks and months, Goa will be geared up for organizing its annual festivals like Carnaval, Shigmo, Food and Cultural festival and tourists should not miss the opportunity of making advance bookings and participating in the State’s heritage and cultural diversity.
He added that the government is also working overtime to provide basic tourist facilities across the state so that tourists can feel more comfortable.
He also reiterated that as the tourist season will continue till May, that visitors should maintain caution while on the beaches, avoid swimming after dark, avoid consuming alcohol and swimming, stay safe, follow the laws of the land and pay heed to the local and authorities on various dos and don’ts.