Hirgana, Karkala: Under the leadership of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Hirgan, Udupi Diocese Level Super Six Tournament "SMG Trophy 2023" was held in grand style at Hirgana Church Ground, on 19th November 2023. There were 32 teams from different churches of Udupi Diocese for this tournament.
Mr. Santhosh Shetty, former president of Hirgana Gram Panchayat and PTA president of St Maria Goretti English Medium School inaugurated the program. The program was presided over Parish priest Rev Fr. John Walter Mendonca, Parish council representatives, Supervisor of FMM Convent Sr. Brigith Madtha, and officials from ICYM Karkala Deanery were present.
There were 32 teams from different churches. Byndoor Church team won the winners trophy and Shankarpur team got the runners trophy.
The tournament's conclusion was graced by the presence of distinguished personalities including Diocesan Youth Director Fr. Steevan Fernandes, Karkala Deanery Director Fr. Larry Pinto, Parish Priest Fr. John Walter Mendonca, Diocesan President Ashley Dsouza, Unit animator Zina D'Silva, President Gration D'Souza and Secretary Ashual D'Souza. Elson Hirgan was the master of ceremony of the programme.
The program ended with the singing of the ICYM Anthem.
The Udupi Diocesan Level Super Six Tournament “SMG Trophy 2023” will be remembered as a testament to the spirit of sportsmanship, unity, and fellowship cherished by the ICYM Hirgan.