AICS Shuttle Badminton Tournament – LCS SMASHFEST 2024

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”- Matt Biondi

Lourdes Central School hosted “LCS SMASHFEST2024”the Inter-School Shuttle Badminton Championship for ICSE and CBSE schools of Dakshina Kannada district at LCS Silver Jubilee Indoor Stadium and Father Muller’s Indoor Stadium, Mangalore on Saturday, 27^th July 2024. The categories comprised of under 14 boys and girls and under 17 boys and girls.

The inaugural ceremony of the tournament “LCS SMASHFEST 2024” began at 9.00 am. The Chief Guest for the programme was Rev Fr Robert Dsouza, Parish Priest of St Anthony Church, Allepade, Bantwal, and the former principal of Lourdes Central School, Bejai, Mangalore. Rev Dr John Baptist Saldanha, Manager of LCS and the president of the programme presided over the ceremony. Rev Fr Johnson L Sequiera, Principal of LCS, Ms Belita Mascarenhas and Ms Anita Thomas, Vice Principals of LCS and Mr Ashok Pinto, Vice President and Secretary Ms Cynthia Avita Pinto of Bejai Parish Pastrol Parishad, were present on the dais.

The programme commenced by invoking the blessings of the Almighty through a prayer song led by the LCS choir students under the guidance of Music Teachers Mr Ivan Mascarenhas and Mr Roshan Cordeiro. The Chief Guest was introduced with high esteem with words of welcome by Rev Fr Johnson L Sequiera. He heartily welcomed the dignitaries, players, team managers, referees and the audience.

The Chief Guest, together with the dignitaries on the dais inaugurated the LCS SMASHFEST 2024 tournament with a mesmerising, eye catching Badminton Logo which emitted a jubilant burnt of fire cracker and glitter innovative piece of the Inaugural fountain.

The Chief Guest motivated the young aspiring players to develop a sense of sportsmanship. He stressed the need to be stay focused, work hard and trust in yourself because the only way to do great work is to love what you do and believe in your own potential to achieve greatness.

The Manager Rev Dr John Baptist Saldanha welcomed the players with a cheerful smile and motivated them to give their best in the tournament. He also inspired the players to instil virtues of true sportsmanship, through a narration of a value based story highlighting the need for a healthy competition.

A total of 99 teams, 34 schools and 396 participants participated in the tournament. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Ms Anitha Pinto, the P.E Instructor.

The Convenor of the tournament, Mr. Veerendra Alva along with P.E Teachers led the esteemed guests to the badminton court. The Chief Guest, along with other dignitaries played an impressive game and declared the badminton tournament open.

Mr Mohammed Riyaz, PTEC Vice president and the managing committee of LCS, the two Referees Mr Gautham Shetty and the team of Torpedoes Club Surathkal Mangalore and Mr Chandrahas from Father Muller’s College, Mangalore among others were present.

VALEDICTORY PROGRAMME

Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts. – Winston Churchill

The cost of achievement is tireless effort, unwavering commitment, and unrelenting resolve. Whether we triumph or fall short, we can take pride in knowing we have invested our absolute best in the pursuit.

A triumphant conclusion paves the way for a promising commencement. The valedictory programme was graced by Rev Fr Johnson L Sequiera, Principal of LCS, Ms Belita Mascarenhas and Ms Anita Thomas, Vice Principals and the faculty members of LCS.

The Principal congratulated the players for their hard work, dedication, passion, outstanding performance and achievements that each team has earned. The winners were honoured and felicitated along with the team managers. Also thanked all the schools for the active participation and support.

Here are the stars and champions of “LCS SMASHFEST2024”

UNDER 14 BOYS CATEGORY:

WINNERS: LOURDES CENTRAL SCHOOL, BEJAI, MANGALORE

RUNNERS: CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL, NEERMARGA, MANGALORE

BEST PLAYER – AMAN RAJ RAI- LOURDES CENTRAL SCHOOL, BEJAI, MANGALORE

UNDER 14 GIRLS CATEGORY:

WINNERS: LOURDES CENTRAL SCHOOL, BEJAI, MANGALORE

RUNNERS: MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL, MARYHILL, MANGALORE

BEST PLAYER- ARADHYA ACHARYA- LOURDES CENTRAL SCHOOL, BEJAI, MANGALORE

UNDER 17 BOYS CATEGORY:

WINNERS: LOURDES CENTRAL SCHOOL, MANGALORE

RUNNERS: AMRITA VIDYALAYAM, BOLOOR, MANGALORE