Goa draws futsal teams to YMCA's first futsal championship

Franky Gracias

IT'S FUTSAL TIME!

15 futsal teams consisting of YMCA members from across the country are fighting for the winner's crown in the first All-India Inter YMCA Futsal Championship.

Goa|Panjim|Don Bosco futsal turf | Photo: Franky Gracias

FEVERISH PITCH

The tournament, which has a packed schedule, is being held from August 27 to 29, 2023 on the Don Bosco futsal turf in Panjim.

Goa|Panjim|Don Bosco futsal turf | Photo: Franky Gracias

WAY TO GO!

In the first league game on Monday, August 28, YMCA Changanacherry (Kerala) completely outclassed YMCA Tirupattur (Tamil Nadu).

Goa|Panjim|Don Bosco futsal turf|Playing hard | Photo: Franky Gracias

LET THE BEST WIN

The 15 teams are divided into four groups. Winners of each league group will play the semifinals.

Goa|Panjim|Don Bosco futsal turf|Team effort | Photo: Franky Gracias

UNSTOPPABLE

On Monday, YMCA Changanacherry boys were in control till the end and scoring at ease against their feeble opponent from Tamil Nadu.

Goa|Panjim|Don Bosco futsal turf|Perfect goal | Photo: Franky Gracias

THE ORIGIN

The origin of futsal dates back to 1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani, a teacher from Montevideo, Uruguay, created a version of indoor football for YMCAs.

Goa|Panjim|Don Bosco futsal turf|Futsal history | Photo: Franky Gracias

FOR THE CROWN

The final will be played on Tuesday, August 29.

Goa|Panjim|Don Bosco futsal turf|Winning matters | Photo: Franky Gracias

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