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Pg17 SPORTS GFA adopts new Constitution a la FIFA GOA, Monday, 19 July, 2010
lChanges come into effect immediately lFresh elections in October lInter-village transfer system scrapped HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, JULY 18
With the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) adopting the new GFA Constitution (Statutes), the elections to the new Executive Committee will be finalised by October 31 this year, thus curtailing the present tenure of the committee by a year. Goa thus earned the credit of being the first State in India to adopt a constitution on the lines of FIFA, AFC and AIFF. “The Constitution has come into immediate effect,” stated Tonito Botelho at a press conference in Panjim on Sunday. Under the new constitution, the Executive Committee will consist of an elected president, two elected vice-presidents, one from North Goa and from South Goa district. There will be seven executive members in the North consisting of 4 from Bardez and 3 from Ilhas. In the South, 4 will come from Salcete and the remaining 3 from Mormugao. There will also be two nominated members, one an inactive referee who had attained at least Class One and one women member representing women’s foot-
GFA secretary Savio Messias, vice-president Peter Vaz, Tonito Botelho as the GFA press conference in Panjim on Sunday. Photo: Aldrid Da Costa
ball. The term of the Executive Committee will be four years. Two amendments have been passed. Article 19 has been changed so that club members will have until 30th April 2011 to elect their executive committee and provide a procedure for election of its members. Under Article 22, three scrutineers will be appointed to check the minutes instead of three members. The deadline for the present Executive Committee is October 31, when elections will be finalised. The secretary will no longer
be part of the Executive Committee as he will be a full-time paid employee in charge of administration. The announcement will be made shortly by the Executive Committee, it is learnt. The treasurer's position has been replaced by a professional accountant. The Jury of Appeals will now be appointed by the Executive Committee. This was recommended by the AFC on their visit last year to prevent members canvassing for votes. There will be 12 Standing Committees – disciplinary, fi-
GFA’s AGM for Sporting’s retention in I-League lAIFF
asked to follow precedents
HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 18
The General Body Meeting of GFA today unanimously resolved that the matter of retaining Sporting Clube de Goa in the I-League should be taken up immediately with the AIFF authorities. The members in one voice felt that the AIFF should go by the previous procedures adopted and Sporting retained and not demoted, since Mahindra United had withdrawn from the I-League. GFA chief, Joaquim Alemao, who is also the AIFF vice-president, promised to
take up the matter at the next meeting to be held on August 4 and has asked general secretary, Savio Messias to prepare the case to be presented before the AIFF authorities. All members strongly opined that the AIFF should go by previous precedents adopted in similar cases. A resolution was passed congratulating Elvis Gomes, Tonito Botelho, Savio Messias for inking the deal with the Australian authorities for the ambitious grassroot programme. The members reposed full faith in GFA in
implementing the programme, the first of its kind in India. The resolution was moved by Dr Jawaharlal Henriques of Siolim Sodiem. To a question raised by three club members whether any member of the Executive Committee, who did not attend four consecutive meetings stood disqualified as per the rules, the answer was in the negative although there were five members who had remained absent. The report of activities and audited statement of accounts were approved by the members.
GCA inspects Fatorda stadium lODI
HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 18
The Executive Committee of Goa Cricket Association (GCA) inspected the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Sunday in preparation for the India-Australia ODI match on October 24. All 18 members were present,
match on October 24 stated GCA secretary Prasad Fat a r p e ka r. G C A p re s i d e n t , Dayanand Narvekar, MLA took stock of the infrastructure and other facilities, giving priority for the work on the pitch which is expected to start on August 1, under the supervision of Suryakant Naik.
The stadium is expected to be handed over to GCA in the next few days, disclosed Fatarpekar after the Government has agreed to GCA’s request. So also, the committees for the smooth conduct of the event will be finalised, he added.
Dayanand Narvekar and members of the GCA Executive Committee at Neuru Stadium, Fatorda on Sunday. Photo: Third Eye
Coca-Cola Nat sub-jr football AGENCIES NEW DELHI, JULY 18
Adding to the fervour of FIFA World Cup 2010, Coca-Cola India in partnership with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the launch of 33rd Sub-junior National Football Championship for Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy (MIHT). The grassroots level championship is being organised to discover the most promising young footballers for the under16 Indian football team for 2011. The Under-16 tournament is being organised across 75 cities tapping over 40,000 young footballers from 1500 schools. To kick off the tournament, the first match was played between Coast Guard and Shrinathji School at DMC football ground, Moti Daman, Daman & Diu. The initiative takes forward Coca-Cola India’s commitment to not only create a sporting culture but also promote healthy
active living in the country through association with various sports. According to Alberto Colaco, AIFF general secretary, “There was an overwhelming response for the Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy tournament in 2009 and we are proud to take the initiative to the next level b y o rg a n i z i n g i t i n 1 5 0 0
n The Under-16 tournament is being organised across 75 cities tapping over 40,000 young footballers from 1500 schools. The programme is open to all young footballers in the age group of 12-15 years.
schools across 75 cities this year. We are delighted to have Coca-Cola India as our partners and want to thank them for their support in making this grassroot football tournament a big success. This partnership for football in India will not just encourage young football talent in the country but also play a key role in encouraging youngsters to adopt football as their preferred sport.” The programme is open to all young footballers in the age group of 12-15 years. According to Atul Singh, President & CEO, Coca-Cola India & South West Asia, “Coca-Cola India has always believed in promoting a healthy, active lifestyle through sports. Our partnership with AIFF is an extension of the company’s worldwide focus on football. The Coca-Cola Company has been the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup since 1978.”
nance, internal audit, media, marketing and TV advisory, official competitions, planning and development, player’s status, referees and assistant referees, sports medical, technical and coaching, women’s football and women’s competitions, youth development. The chairmen shall preferably be members of the Executive Committee with the exception of those for the disciplinary, appeal and internal audit who will not belong to the Executive Committee. The members will be designated by the Executive Committee.
The Appeal Committee shall consist of a chairman, a deputy chairman and three members. The chairman and deputy chairman shall have to be practicing advocates. The function shall be governed by the FIFA disciplinary code as applicable to the association. There is also a provision for Arbitration Tribunal, as an independent judicial authority, consisting of five independent arbitrators, at least one of whom shall be a retired judge or a practicing advocate with ten years standing. Recourse to ordinary court of
law has been prohibited under the constitution. Clubs will now have to insert a clause in their statutes stipulating that they voluntarily agree not to take disputes to courts of law, and are required to submit any disagreement to the jurisdiction of the association. At the AGM, the GFA decided to scrap the inter-village transfer system and has set a deadline of January 18, 2011 for players to revert back to their original village, if they wish. This has been carried out because, in recent years, there was a misuse of changing ration cards to attract star players from smaller villages. Players will now have to submit a ration card and voter card as proof of residence of at least three years. Minors will have to brandish a copy of their parent’s ration and voter’s card. It was announced that ProLeague and First Division clubs will be allowed to have a second team in the 3rd division made up of their U-18 and U-20 squads to give them more exposure. These clubs will not be able to be promoted if they qualify for the Second Division.
12 STANDING COMMITTEES
F Disciplinary FFinance FInternal audit FMedia, Marketing and TV Advisory FOfficial Competitions FPlanning and Development FPlayer’s Status FReferees and Assistant Referees FSports Medical FTechnical and Coaching FWomen’s football and Women’s Competitions FYouth Development This issue was brought up as Salgaocar Sports club who wanted to field a second side in the GFA Third Division next season. Dempo Sports Club and Sesa Football Academy currently have a second team operating in the Second Division and they will be allowed to continue but after the 2011-12 season, if they are relegated the same rules will apply to them. The players will now have a se-
parete coloured card for inter-village and another one for the League. Earlier, a minute’s silence was observed for member of Jury of Appeals, late Noel Da Lima Leitao. The GFA decided to pay tribute to Noel by naming an award or trophy after him. Advocate Cleofato Coutinho chaired the meeting. GFA president, Joaquim Alemao alongwith the Executive Committee members attended the meeting.
Goa girls play Kerala HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, JULY 18
The Goa U-19 girls face Kerala in their final group match in Junior National girls football championship at Punjab Engineering college, Chandigarh on Monday. Goa currently lead the group on goal average after defeating Himachal Pradesh 24-0 and playing a 1-1 draw against Sikkim to give them four points from two matches. Sikkim have also accumulated 4 points from two matches. Kerala have 3 points from their solitary win over Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh are still searching for their first point. Goa U-19 probable line-up: Astrid Pereira, Malvita Mascarenhas, Mayola Fernandes, Hazel Dias, Nagima Shaikh, Stessi Cardoza(capt), Michel Castanha, Ayesha Alvares, Valerie Carvalho, Angel Braganza, Cassandra Fernandes.
TT calendar HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JULY 18
The Goa table tennis season will start with the Angleys Cup team championship from July 19 to 25 at Campal, here. The TT calendar – July 19 to 25: Mangeshi TT, Mangeshi (junior). August 9 to 15 – LESA TT, Margao (junior). August 16 to 22 – BPS TT, Margao (junior). August 23 to 29 – Rudreshwar Club TT (junior and senior). August 30 to September 5 – Cortalim Club TT (junior and senior). September 6 to 9 – Panjim Gymkhana TT (junior). September 13 to 19 – Panjim TT Club (junior). September 27 to October 3 – YMCA TT (junior and senior). October 4 to 10 – Cansaulim Youth Club TT (junior). October 11 to 17 – Youth Club of Colvale (junior and senior). October 18 to 24 – Club Vasco TT (senior). November 1 to 7 – Lions Club TT (junior and senior). November 8 to 14 – Don Bosco Oratory TT (junior and senior). November 15 to 21 – State championship (junior and senior).
Joe Colaco stars in PY Nuvem’s win HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JULY 18
Hosts Parish Youth of Nuvem scored a 6-1 victory over St Rock Sports Club of Majorda to move into the semi-finals of all-Goa 16th Muriel Faleiro rolling trophy football tournament at Nuvem church ground on Sunday. Joe Colaco broke the deadlock soon after the kick off as he picked up a pass from Alphon. Joe then scored two more to register his hat-trick. Joe scored his team’s fourth goal after the break off Richard Colaco and thereafter Alphon netted a brace. St Rock reduced the marg i n t h r o u g h P r e s t o n Ro drigues. Joe Colaco was awarded the man-of-the match prize sponsored by Anoshka Restaurant, Ambora.
Espaniol, St. Cruz beat Sebastian Boys, Goa Velha in the finals of 3-a-side tie-breaker organised by St. Agostinho Boys of St. Cruz at St Cruz. Espaniol won Rs 6,000 and St Agostinho Boys Rs 4,000. Clayson was awarded best goalkeeper prize and Platino best shooter. Victor Gonsalves, the chief guest, giving away the prize to captain Avilon in the presence of Clayson, Savio and organisers Brito and Gilbert. In all, 64 teams participated.
Friends Sporting meet Bela Vista HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JULY 18
Hosts Friends Sporting Club, Carambolim defeated Sunshine SC, Carambolim 4-2 in an exciting match of Friends Sporting League Club organised by Friends Sporting Club
at Carambolim panchayat ground. The score was 2-1 at half time. Friends went ahead in the 3rd minute when Shamni Sharma’s powerful try found the net. Sunshine SC equalized in the
15th minute through Diniz D’Costa while Durgadas snatched the lead for Sunshine. In the second half, Friends Sporting Club entered with renewed vigour and equalized through Clyde. Friends played possession
football and stretched Sunshine defence with Frankie Mascarenhas scoring a brace to seal the fate of Sunshine SC. In another match, Bela Vista SC defeated Small Boys Club, Carambolim 5-4 via the tiebreaker.
Punjab record second win in Santosh AGENCIES KOLKATA, JULY 18
Punjab brightened their chances of making the pre-quarterfinals of the 64th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy after scoring a 1-0 win over Nagaland on Sunday. In a Cluster III match at Khardah Stadium, Punjab scored the only goal through Balwant Singh in the ninth minute and though Nagaland threatened to
score with quite a few chances being created, they held on for the remainder of the match to record their second consecutive win. Having suffered a humiliating 0-7 defeat against Punjab in their opening encounter, Puducherry dished out a much better performance to edge past Gujarat 2-1 at Barasat Stadium. Vinod Kumar gave Puducherry an 18th minute lead
and looked good for more goals. Gujarat though then found the equaliser through Dipesh Pun five minutes befor the break. With the match hanging in the balance, Manikandon turned out to be the hero for Puducherry when he found the winner in the 73rd minute to help his team earn maximum points. But the win might not be enough for Puducherry with
Bolt blasts Powell in Paris
AGENCIES PARIS, JULY 18
World record holder Usain Bolt beat his fellow Jamaican Asafa Powell to win the 100m at the Diamond League event in Paris in a time of 9.84 seconds. World and Olympic champion Bolt recovered from a poor start to easily outsprint Powell (9.91), with another Jamaican Yohan Blake (9.95) in third. "I didn't feel as powerful as I wanted to out of the blocks," said Bolt. "I need to go home and work on that." David Oliver ran the third fastest 110m hurdles time ever to win in 12.89. American Oliver's stunning performance was two hundredths of a second outside the world record, set by Cuba's Dayron Robles in 2008. Britain's Andy Turner was sixth in 13.37. "It's excellent, I broke the US record and became the third ever under 12.90 sec," reflected Oliver, bronze medallist at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
"Records will come when they should - I'm not thinking about that too much." It was a disappointing night for British athletes, with world champion Phillips Idowu coming fourth in the triple jump, only 10 days before the start of the European Championships in Barcelona. Idowu, who struck gold at the World Championships in Berlin in 2009, recorded a best distance of 17.20m to finish 29cms behind winner David Girat from Cuba. Bolt and Powell came into the 100m race sharing the fastest time in the world in 2010 of 9.82 seconds. Bolt set his mark in Lausanne last week in his first appearance since May 27 after an Achilles tendon injury. Powell, who was the last man to beat Bolt in the 100m in Stockholm in 2008, said he was disappointed with his performance in Paris but vowed to close the ground on his rival. "I'll get him next time around,"
Powell stated. "It was just a bad race tonight but it will get better." The only British triumph of the night came in the 4x100m relay as Mark Lewis-Francis anchored the team to victory ahead of Italy and Poland. Lisa Dobriskey put in an impressive performance to come fourth in the women's 1500m in a time of three minutes, 59.79 seconds. Jo Pavey, still feeling her way back to form after the birth of her son Jacob, came a disappointing 13th in the 5000m, won by Vivian Cheruiyot of Kenya. In the men's 400m, 2004 Olympic champion Jeremy Wariner of the United States ran 44.50 seconds - the fastest time of the world this year - to beat Jermaine Gonzales of Jamaica, with Michael Bingham of Great Britain in fourth. Elsewhere, American Allyson Felix underlined her supremacy in the women's 200m with a sprint of 22.15 seconds ahead of her compatriot Shalonda Simpson.
Punjab still favourites to make the last 16 stage due to an inferior goal difference as a result of their opening match loss. In a Cluster IV match, Rahul Gurjar scored a late goal with seven minutes to go in the game to help Rajasthan come back from their opening match humiliation and beat Jammu and Kashmir at the Howrah Stadium. |Rajasthan had lost 0-13 to Manipur in their opening match. In National junior girls football, Orissa blanked Karnataka 9-0, Chattisgarh beat Delhi 3-0, Uttarakhand lost 0-11 to Maharashtra, Punjab beat Rajasthan 1-0 and Tripura and West Bengal were locked ina goalless draw.