BETALBATIM EVENTS: 2016

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Christmas in Betalbatim

Christmas is Goa has been special for many reasons since a long time. In Betalbatim the festivity fills the air as the houses get decorated with lights and a star. The church bells ring before the midnight mass to begin the festivity. The crowd exchange greetings after mass and rejoice with the celebration of birth of Jesus Christ.

Our Lady of Remedios Church illuminated for the midnight mass at 11 p.m . A Crib on the western side of the Church depicts the moment back in times.

Betalbatim Sporting Club organises their 30th edition of traditonal dance after the mid night mass. Music by Archies and Forefront. Compere: Ayesha Baretto & Jefrey Manuel

President: Jose Pereira

Gen. Secretary: Melvin Cota

Treasurer: Gustavo Afonso

Org.Secretary: Seby Fernandes

Org.Secretary: Joe Cota

To Preside: Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Xavier ( Micky) Pacheco, MLA Nuvem Constituency.

Special Guests:

Mr. Cherian Xavier - Senior Sales Manager , Kingfisher

Mr. Jagdish M. Joshi - Chairman, Hotel Planet Hollywood

Mr. Sidharth Savkur - G.M. Alila Diva

Mr. Ajay Behl - M.D Beleza

Mr. Uday Pradhan - G.M Nanu Beach Resort

Mr. Vivek Rao - G. S.M Voca cola

Lucky Entrance : Refrigerator ( sponsored by JIMSON CATERERS)

Lucky Table: Washing Machine ( sponsored by 4A's BUILDERS & FABRICATORS -HITLER CORREIRA )

Monday, December 19, 2016

THE ALL-GOA CAROL SINGING CONTEST 2016

St. Xavier’s College, Mapuça bagged top honours in the Open Category at the All-Goa Carol Singing Contest organized by Betalbatim Cricket Club at Betalbatim. St. Jude’s H.School, Betalbatim emerged winners in the Schools Category.

Archangels, Orlim and Joyous Melodies got the 2^nd & 3^rd Prizes respectively in the Open, while Fatima Convent, Margao and The King’s School, S. Jose Areal got the 2^nd & 3^rd spots among the schools.

Chief Guest Mickky Pacheco, Parish Priest Fr. Pascoal Afonso & Asst. Parish Priest Fr. Milagres gave away the prizes. Former Goencho Nad Member & Banker Emanuel Furtado and John Fernandes former Music Teacher of the British School, Bahrain were the Judges. Xavier Cota compered the programme while Wilma Noronha Cota conducted an interesting quiz on Carols. Cheryl Athaide Lobo Cota proposed the vote of thanks. The competition, contested by 13 troupes this year, began way back in 1978 and annually draws excellent choral groups from North & South Goa. The contest launches Christmas celebrations in the village.

Saturday, December 17, 2016

30th Traditional Christmas Dance in Goa

Betalbatim sporting Club presents their 30th Traditional Christmas Dance on 24th December 2016 after mid night mass. The Betalbatim Sports Complex will come alive to the music of ARCHIES AND FOREFRONT, who have been performing over the years.

The comperes for the dance will be Jeffery Manuel & Jessica Sharma

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Sao Joao Fiesta at Betalbatim

Sao Joao Fiesta organised by Parish Youth of Betalbatim was a grand success. Each sector of the small Christian community came in a procession from their respective wards.

Monday, May 9, 2016

Finals of Badminton Tournament 2016

The grand finale of the 1st All Betalbatim Badminton Tournament organised by Betalbatim Sporting Club came to a end with crowd getting a sporting display of shuttlers. The youngest participant of age 10 and the oldest being 55 , gave enough of a reason for others to tie up their laces and take up the sport. The badminton fever has caught up in Betalbatim, which was evident after this tournament got 40 entries.

The condenders fought and the best came to fight for the top honours. Chief guest Fr. Walter Vaz from Don Bosco College had company of Fr. Lucian , Fr. Euliterio and our youth animator Fr. Milagres. Members of Social Club Mr. Hiilary Cota , Mr. Menino Cota and Ms Lorraine graced the occasion.

In the U-14 boys Herschel Cota vs Mark Cota saw both brothers play a disciplined game. The crowd cheered Mark as he almost snatched victory. Mark gave a tough fight to his elder brother with placements that had the crowd clap for more. Eventually the winner emerged and Herschel grabbed victory.

U-17 Boys between Joswell Miranda and Melicio Ferrao saw two up coming youngsters with lots of badminton in them. Some unforced errors and rush factor saw the match slip away from Joswell and finally Melicio won the match. In Ladies Singles Deann Rebello fought her usual opponent Carmen Fernandes to win the title. In Ladies doubles Lourencia Ferrao and Ibtisam played a better game to defeat Deann and Carrie Ann. Mixed doubles between Rhys and Carrie Ann played against Deann and Jonathan. After some good rallies Deann and Jonathan were crowned as the winners. In Men's doubles Anthony and Damiao played against Jonathan and Jason. Jason with his smashes and placements along with Jonathan put-up a strong fight against two seniors .

The grand match between Anthony Fernandes and Jonathan Miranda was a thriller. Anthony fought hard and moved like a young teenager. Jonathan played a good match against a experienced and seasoned player Anthony. The crowd marvelled at some of the placements that left Jonathan stranded . The fight was tough and as there can be only one winner, Jonathan grabbed the winners cup.