INVICTUS 2024

The much-anticipated sporting event INVICTUS 2024 was held for 3 days.

Day 1: 9^th March 2024 – CRICKMANIA

Day 2: 3^rd April 2024 – FOOTMANIA

Day 3: 4^th April 2024 – TRACKMANIA

This year marked the 11^th foundation year of the college, and celebrations were held with great excitement to mark the milestone. The Annual Sports Day was expanded to a three-day Sports Festival, with a lot many new events added to it.

The inaugural function began with the Guard of Honour, followed with speech by the Guest of Honour Mr. Arnold Rodrigues and the Declaration of the Opening of the Meet by the Chief Guest Mr. Alaric Gomes. This is followed by the torch relay, handed over by the College Director Fr. Agnelo Gomes and the Chief Guest to all Leading Athletes of the college. This torch represents the harmony among athletics, which contributes to the growth of sportsmanship.

After the inaugural functions, several indoor and outdoor sports activities, including chess, carrom, Table Tennis, Cricket, Futsal, Volleyball, Dodgeball, CrossFit, Tug of War, and Track events, were held following the opening festivities. All competitions showcased our students’ rising ability and a great display of sportsmanship.

Throughout the Event, the students were encouraged and cheered on. the students demonstrated a strong sense of discipline and skill mastery gained through months of hard work. There was a sense of Sportsmanship in the air. The atmosphere at the college was of feast and joy.

March 9^th 2024 – CRICKMANIA

1. CRICKET

Inter-class Cricket was played on college ground. It demonstrated the greatest level of Student participation. The matches were played with zeal. Two girls were made mandatory in playing 11, allowing them to lead the game and showcase their talent. BE ECE won the Cricket Championship.

2. DODGEBALL

Inter-class Dodgeball was Played at Agnels Futsal Arena. It had the highest level of student participation. The competitions were exciting and fierce. In order to make a team, two females have been made mandatory. SE COMP won the Dodgeball Championship.

April 3^rd 2024-  FOOTMANIA

1. FUTSAL

Inter-class Futsal was played at Agnels Futsal Arena. It had the finest degree of student involvement. The contests were highly competitive. Each contest lasted 15 minutes, with a 7-minute intermission in the middle.  The Futsal Championship was won by BE COMP. Second-year Don Bosco student Siddhant Kalangutkar and Mr. Vinit Sawant assisted as event officials.

2.  Tie Breaker for Girls

Inter-class Tie Breaker for Girls was played at Agnels Futsal Arena. It was mandatory for two girls from each section to strike the ball. The competitions were extremely inspiring and entertaining. The girls were allowed two chances to score the goal. FE 3 won the Tie Breaker Championship. Second-year Don Bosco student, Siddhant Kalangutkar assisted as event officials.

3. VOLLEYBALL

Inter-class Volleyball was played on Agnels Volleyball Ground. It was required to engage one female student in every game. The contests were highly enjoyable.  The Volleyball Championship was won by SE COMP. Mr. Ashok & Mr. Avishkar served as officials.

4. CROSS FIT

38 boys and 3 girls competed in the Open Fitness Challenge Cross Fit. This was a very difficult event that required strong fitness and a lot of motivation. For this occasion, a tyre theme was used. Mayuresh Govekar placed first in the boy’s category, and Krupa Shirodkar placed first in the female’s category. The event was completely initiated by Director of Physical Education and Sports Mr. Sylvester Dias, with help from Mr. Simon Fernandes.

April 4^th 2024- TRACKMANIA

1. CHESS AND CARROM

Chess and carrom were played between classes.  The Championship was won by TE Comp and BE MECH, respectively. Chess was officiated by Mr. Shashank & Carrom was officiated by Mr. Ugam Prabhudesai.

2. TABLE TENNIS

Inter-class Table Tennis was Played in college Gymkhana. The contests were thrilling and skilled.  The Table Tennis Championship was won by FE 1. Mr. Ashok Sawal Desai & Mr. Ankit Varadkar remained as functional coordinators.

3. TUG OF WAR

There was an inter-class tug of war. The contests were thrilling and intense.  TE Mech triumphed in the Tug of War Championship. Mr. Ugam, Mr. Sylvester, Mr. Simon & Mr. Ashok remained as functional coordinators.

4. 50-meter dash & Clap Relay

There was a 50-meter dash between classes for both men and women. The competitions were exciting and fierce. TE ECE & SE MECH finished first respectively. Mr. Ugam, Mr. Ashok and  Mr. Simon  stayed as functional supervisors.

Between classes, there was a 50 × 4m relay. The contests were thrilling and intense. To compete in the relay, one female was made mandatory. BE MECH took the title. Mr. Ugam, Mr. Ashok, Mr. Simon & Mr. Ankit Varadkar remained as functional mentors.

The Annual Sports Day produces an environment that is so overpowering, gratifying, and fruitful that it encourages us to keep this attitude going and take sports to new heights.

The Day concluded with loud applause during the award distribution, which was conducted by the Rev. Fr. Agnelo Gomes, Rev. Fr. Issac Fernades, Advisor Dr. V. Mariappan, Offg. Principal Laxmikant Bordekar and Invictus Task Force. Mr. Sylvester Dias, College Director of Physical Education and Sports, who leads the Sports Department and directly led the students in their planning, gave a vote of thanks after the event. The evening concluded on a high note, with the students’ expressions filled with achievement and satisfaction.