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Over 1000 athletes and fitness enthusiasts participated in Xavierathon 2012 – a 6km marathon organized by St. Xavier’s College Mapusa in association with SK Promotions, on the auspicious occasion of Goa Liberation Day.

St. Xavier’s College has organized this kind of an event for the first time as a part of their Golden Jubilee celebrations. The race was flagged-off by Ms. Alina Saldanha, Minister for Environment & Forest and also an alumna of the college. Earlier in her address to the participants, Ms. Saldanha urged the runners to overcome the six kilometre test. “This run will be a test of endurance, perseverance and focus. Overcome it and feel the sense of achievement and victory. It’s not about finishing first, but it’s more important to complete the race,” she stated.

The race flagged-off from the college premises. The runners followed a route that led them towards the Mapusa court, Remanso Hospital, Milagres Church and across the highway, straight to Fransalian Institute, Bastora which is the old campus of St. Xavier’s College. The route back was similar beside a small bifurcation near the Milagres Church.

Runners from all age groups participated with a lot of zeal as all the participants completed the race. The event and the public in general also witnessed a 78-year old woman Mrs. Maria Imelda De Souza, participate in the marathon and also completed the race. Similarly, a 4-year boy Sarthak Vijay Bhike also completed the race in style.

From among the numerous runners, Jeovito Fernandes of St. Xavier’s College completed the race first as he emerged champion in the men’s open category.

Winners in different categories:

Men's Open Category:

1st Place: Jeovito Fernandes (St. Xavier's College, Mapusa)

2nd Place: Ajay Vishwakarma (St. Anthony's HS, Duler)

3rd Place: Anthony Carvalho (St. Xavier's College, Mapusa)

Women's Open Category:

1st Place: Prachita Naik (St. Xavier's HSS)

2nd Place: Siddhi Chavan (St. Anthony's HS, Duler)

3rd Place: Rosaria Rebello

School & HSS Boy's Category:

1st Place: Mangesh Kadam (ITI Pernem)

2nd Place: Arun Gobicha (Sacred Heart HS, Parra)

School & HSS Girl's Category:

1st Place: Geeta Mutugur (Sacred Heart HS, Parra)

2nd Place: Seema Karatta (Sacred Heart HS, Parra)

Oldest Runner

Mrs. Maria Imelda De Souza (Age: 78 years)

Mr. Bhiku Azgaonkar (Age: 63 years)

Youngest Runner

Sarthak Vijay Bhike (Age: 4 years, Divine Mercy HS)

The prize distribution ceremony was clubbed along with the flag hoisting ceremony in the college campus. Chief Guest alumnus of the college, Adv. Ramakant Khalap, Former Union Minister for Law & Judiciary hoisted the flag. On the occasion, students of the college put up various programmes like group song, street play, and monologue.

Adv. Khalap in his speech brought back his memories of the college and ignited students to be better citizens. “Use this institute as a platform to be better human beings who can serve the nation better,” he encouraged the students of the college.

Mr. Saif Ullah Khan, Councillor, Mormugao Municipal Council, Mr. Santosh Redkar, Social Worker and Mr. Vijay Bhike, treasurer of the Alumni Association of St. Xavier’s College, also graced the occasion with their presence.

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The response for the mini-marathon XAVIERATHON has been outstanding even before the event can begin. Entries are coming in nearly every minute. Whom are you waiting for? Click the image below to register yourself as a participant. Run for Health!



 

 

 

St. Xavier's College, Mapusa were crowned champions of the Inter-Collegiate Basketball tournament for men and women, organized by the Goa University. In the Men’s final St.Xavier’s College defeated MES College, Zuarinagar by a narrow 23-21 margin.

 
Members of Winning Team: St.Xavier’s

1. Rainon Fernandes
2. Daniel Pereira
3. Roger Fernandes
4. Jonas Monteiro
5. Himanshu Tivrekar
6. Rochester Fernandes
7. Linekar Raposo
8. Flobert Monteiro
9. Kriste Ribeiro
10. Richard Castelino
11. Glenn Fernandes
12. Ryan Vaz.

Members of Runners-up Team: MES College
1. C.S. Gokul
2. Sarvesh Patil
3. Nishant Thakur
4. Gouresh Naik
5. Sachin Naik
6. Smith Saglani
7. Jonathan D’Souza
8. Akshay Pagi
9. Vianney Fernandes
10. Sushant Prabhu
11. Ahmad Razakhan
12. Daniel D’Silva
In the Women’s section, St.Xavier’s College thrashed Rosary College, Navelim 14- 01

Members of Winning Team: St.Xavier’s

1. Leisanne Pinto
2. Shona Mahambre
3. Joan Fernandes
4. Fiona Fernandes
5. Snigdha Tiwari
6. Divya Pinto
7. Myra D’Costa
8. Kim Elaine de Araujo
9. Sweeny Coelho
10. Sameere Khan
11. Iram Khan
12. Beverly Vaz

Members of Runners-Up team: Rosary College
1. D’Silva Swizel
2. Quadros Seniza
3. Barboza Elaine
4. Pereira Melissa
5. Figueiedo Steffi
6. Fernandes Reenal
7. Fernandes Sharlene
8. Rebello Velani
9. Pereira Keziah
10. Fernandes Kimberly
11. D’Costa Magdalina
12. Fernandes Josima.

Dr. Gopakumar, Goa University Librarian, was the Chief Guest for the presentation ceremony and awarded medals and Trophies to the Winner's & Runner's-Up.

As part of it's golden jubilee celebrations, St. Xavier's College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Mapusa, Goa will be organized XAVIERATHON on December 19. The event is a 6km marathon, primarily organized to promote fitness among all age groups.

The run will be flagged-off from the present college campus at 7.30 am. To bring a feel of nostalgia, the plan is to chalk out a route towards Fransalian Institute, Bastora where St. Xavier's College was initially started in 1963. The runners will move towards the old campus of the college and come back.

With the focus on fitness, participation is open to all. Chest numbers will have to be collected from the registration counter between 6:30 am to 7:00 am on the day of the event. Kindly confirm your participation at the earliest. For registration and queries kindly contact Mr. Pradeep Morajkar (09822139319)