Cuncolim Union’s vision to have a building of its own will finally come true, when the Rs 65 lakh club house-cum-sports complex will be inaugurated by Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court, Justice Ferdino Rebello in the presence of Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat, Sports Minister, Babu Azgaonkar, local MLA and Urban Development Minister, Joaquim Alemao, Devendra Dessai, chairperson, Cuncolim Municipal Council and SAG executive director V M Prabhudessai on May 21 at Zulpea Xeth, Cuncolim at 5 p.m.
The club house is set up on a plot donated by a landlady from Chandor admeasuring 6,500 square meters with two grounds and is one of the best club houses in the State, that will help in the youth development programme.
The club has football grounds for U-14 players, a badminton court and undoubtedly it is planned to be the best in the State. Elvis Gomes must be given full credit for constructing the building under his tenure as president as he took great pain in fulfilling the cherished dreams of Cuncolim Union.
What is noteworthy is the fact that the SAG had doled a grant of Rs 20 lakh for the construction of the club building.
Briefing the media, Elvis said this will be a red letter day for sports lovers of Cuncolim, now that their dreams have come true to have their own building. “In the past, efforts were made to have the club building but it did not materialise due to some technical problems. The club is dedicated to the people of Cuncolim and our focus is football in the village. We want to create a platform for the budding footballers who will make the village proud and realise their dream, playing for Cuncolim Union and the State,” Elvis stated.
“We will also conduct workshops on music, art, drama and other allied courses to improve their talent. The facilities are in place, so make the best use of the same. Cuncolim Union has produced top players namely Levino Dias, Ashok Phadte, Micky Fernandes, Freddy Mascarenhas and Mahesh Gawli,” Elvis pointed out.
A musical show, konkani natak, religious activities, Satyanarayan Pooja will be performed on the big day while the house will be blessed by Fr Arlindo of Cuncolim church.
Ramesh Dessai, secretary and Prakash Rama Dessai, assistant secretary were also present at the press conference. Meanwhile, Cuncolim Union congratulated Sporting Club de Goa for making it to the elite I-League after a gap of one year and wished the club all the best in bringing more laurels to the State. - Sports Reporter DLP
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