UG SOCCER IN KUWAIT. 34TH EDITION.

The 34th edition of U.G.C. soccer tournament will begin on Friday 22nd of this month, i.e. tomorrow, at normal ground under the auspices of KIFF. This edition is co-sponsored by Gulf Bank – Kuwait.

The first encounter will be at 7.00 AM between Youth Recreation Centre and G.O.A. Maroons while the second will be between N.Y.C. and C.R.C. at 8.30 AM and the third encounter will be between Kuwait Goan Association and Santos Football Club at 9.30 AM.

UNITED GOANS CENTER,
KUWAIT.

‘Incredible’ Goan heroes of Kuwait

By Gasper Crasto, Kuwait

What was football like among Indians a few years back? What is different in football now than those days? How much has football changed now?

The history of Indian football is somewhat the same as a human life, constantly changing. One thing that doesn't change are the great memories of people who have been into the game over the years.

While we all remember matches that evoked of sentiment, generally football players are more fond than not of recalling and recounting the past. Do you remember your first match? Your first goal? The first time someone whacked your shin (nollo) with their boot? The storytelling, good memories, and shared experiences become part of the lore of the sport and part of what gets passed on to new players and youngsters.

Arguably the most popular game on earth and among Goans, football has unified and encouraged individuals, villagers and communities among the expatriates in Kuwait. For most, football is not just a game, but an event with a wide spectrum of influence. Indeed, for many years, almost every Goan here has enjoyed kicking a ball.

More than just a sport, football here is a ‘cultural’ phenomenon in which the village dramas and individual athletic rivalries are played out sparking the imagination and passion of many players and spectators.

The growth of football here, by and large, is probably tied to the Goan traditions. Some traditions have survived through the telling of stories by people who remember the ‘good old days’ and are willing to talk about them. Others are lost until someone digs back and the history becomes part of everyone's knowledge.

Among the heroes and history makers among Indian footballers in Kuwait, there was once a club popularly known as Incredible. Read More...

MENINO VAZ AGAIN ON COLVA & THE LOOT.

Menino Vaz
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 8:30 PM
To: goa.kranti@gmail.com

Camilo, well done mate!! Initially I thought that no one was supporting the cause of fighting against this evil Priest Fr Diogo Fernandes who is now supported by the Bishop Rev Filip Neri Ferrao. The Goan community needs to act quickly. The Devil that he is, Fr Diogo has started a signature campaign forcing people to sign for him to stay on as Parish Priest of Colva. Surely Fr Diogo does not want to loose his lucrative job as Parish Priest of Colva Church.

I appeal to Joegoauk, A Veronica Fernandes etc etc to help us fight this evil. I don’t know what footage Joegoauk is talking about.

Thanks Jasper for asking Bab Eldon Carlos to send my post to the Bishop so that the Bishop can answer. But what will the bishop answer when he is trying to shield Fr Diogo who apparently is sending the Bishops share of loot to him? Let me tell you all one thing. Whenever there is construction activity, the Bishop gets 10% of the entire cost otherwise let the Bishop deny this. Even the Sunday or daily collection of money at Holy Mass just goes up in smoke and we don’t know its final destination.

Please Help us guys.. we in Colva need your help to fight this evil called Fr Diogo who is looting us and the Bishop is helping him loot us.

Menino Vaz – Colva