Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Trasi, successfully hosted the Udupi District Football Tournament for ICSE and CBSE schools affiliated with the Association of ICSE and CBSE Schools (AICS) on October 23, 28 and 29, 2026. The tournament featured competitions in the Under-14 Boys and Girls, Under-17 Boys and Girls, and Under-19 Boys categories, bringing together young footballers from schools across Udupi district.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Andrew Gonsalves, referee of the Goa Football Association, as the Chief Guest, and Clive Mascarenhas, Secretary of the Udupi District Football Association, as the Guest of Honour. The valedictory ceremonies held on October 28 and 29 were graced by Mark Anthony D'Costa, a national-level sprinter, and Bala Krishna Byndoor, a national-level athlete, respectively.
The adjudication team was headed by Chief Referee, Andrew Gonsalves from Goa with other Referees being Aneesh Sheikh from Mangalore and Muthuraj from Udupi. They were assisted by Calvin D’Souza, Aaron Gonasalves, Joel Miranda, Movin Machado and Aaron Fernandes from Sirsi as Assistant Referees.
Appreciating the arrangements, Sunil, Physical Education Teacher from Udupi, remarked, the tournament was excellently organised. All minute details were taken care of, including the verification of players before each game. The standard maintained here is sometimes not seen even in some national-level tournaments.
The entire tournament was meticulously planned and executed by the management, staff and students at Don Bosco School, Trasi. Their coordinated efforts ensured the smooth conduct of the competition despite the challenges posed by the inclement weather. The dedication and teamwork of the school community contributed significantly to the success of the event.
Beyond the competition, the tournament provided a valuable platform for young footballers to showcase their sporting talent, develop discipline and teamwork, and foster camaraderie among participating schools. The successful hosting of the event reaffirmed Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Trasi's commitment to promoting sports and holistic education.
Green Valley International School, Shiruru won the under 14 boys, under 14 girls was won by Dr NSAM English Medium School, Nitte. The under 17 boys was won by Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Trasi. The under 17 Girls was won by Dr NSAM English Medium School, Nitte and the under 19 boys was won by Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Trasi.
