National school games to start from Nov. 12 Margao (PTI): The 53rd national school games for football U-19 girls and baseball U-17 boys and girls championship will get underway from November 12 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, Fatorda.
This is the second time Goa is hosting the event. The six days event will see around 22 teams taking part in football. While around 12 teams will take part in baseball, stated Suzan D'souza, directorate of sports and youth affairs. Seven teams have already confirmed their participation. Baseball for boys and girls will be held at Nehru stadium. While football will he held at four different grounds. Goa, who finished fourth last year in football is looking to win the championship. "We are having a good side and have been preparing for the championship for the last two months under coach M M Mutawalli and assistant coach Amona D'souza", stated Susan. The Goa government has sanctioned Rs 13 lakh for the event, Susan said. Dayanand Narvekar, Goa finance minister will declare open the championship. While Goa Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat will be the chief guest for the closing ceremony. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200711101741.htm ~(^^)~ Avelino
