PANAJI: Dempo emerged champions at the third edition of All-Goa 6-A-Side Corporate Football Championship organised by ‘Yuva’ – national award-winning voluntary youth organisation.
Sixteen corporate outfits from all over Goa participated in the tournament held at the Athletic Stadium, Bambolim. In the final, Dempo beat Majestic Pride 1-0. The other teams in the competition included Alcon, Buoyancy Consultant, Persistent Systems Ltd, Godrej, Putzmeister, Fomento Resources, FC Goa, Blue Monn FC, IndusInd Bank, Vianaar, IFB, AM Hospitality, Goa Motors and Sai Service.
Padma Shri Brahmanand Shankhwalkar was the chief guest and gave away the prizes alongside Vikas Naik Gaunekar (Addl. Secretary Health), Atish Angle, Sanjeev Dessai and Monica Durado, ADC SAG.
Arjuna Awardee Shankhwalkar whilst congratulating the finalists for their splendid performance, was also pleased to see the passion for the game and the good quality of football dished out. He congratulated YUVA for their social activities and he also urged corporates to support YUVA through their CSR initiatives for the betterment of society.
