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ADEUS KUWAIT.
Justinho Viegas from Taleigao Ilhas was one of the popular Goans in Kuwait involved himself in Goan Sports activities and also in social and charitable activities. As a young and energetic boy he first landed in Kuwait in 1981 January. Immediately after obtaining employment in Kuwait he was absorbed as a foot-baller by Rising Stars soccer team which was at that time very popular amongst the Indian soccer teams in Kuwait. Before coming to Kuwait, Justinho Viegas has already made a name and fame for him as a good foot-baller in Goa, first by representing his village team “Taleigao Sao Minguel Sports Club” and later on Goa Customs where he had his good job. While playing for Goa Customs he was selected to represent Goa Civil Services Team twice at Patna in Bihar and at Calcutta in West Bengal.
During his long years of residence and employment in Kuwait he got himself involved in many of the Goan activities. As a foot-baller he played for Rising Stars and as I know him personally on the ground playing opposite to him he was a good player. We both played together for many years though for two different teams. He could easily use his both legs with ease and in aerial duels he was always successful. His tackling was though yet always sure. He had good ball-control and very innovative distribution and supply of the balls. Always smiling he acquired lot of goodwill on and off the field. Rising Stars was very much responsible for giving him a solid push in the beginning especially the chief of Rising Stars Lawry Pinto who is known to have given push to many of the boys not only thru soccer but also otherwise.
After retiring from playing foot-ball, he devoted his time for the promotion of soccer at Sour Grounds first by coaching Goan teams one of these teams being Tivim and the other Santos Sports Club. During last few years he was inducted into Kuwait Indian Foot-ball Federation where he held the position of KIFF Sports Secretary. During his tenure as Sports Secretary lot of confusive incidents occurred at Sour Grounds but thru his clever handling of these incidents he came out victorious in most cases. In order to bring about peace and create sporting spirit at Sour Grounds not only among the players and organizers but also among the members of the spectators, Justinho Viegas condescended himself to pacify the anger of so many. In order to create an amicable atmosphere he lowered himself in front of so many arrogant and brute people, this he did only for the good of soccer and community.
As a social worker he worked silently for the good of the poor and dejected members of the community. The friendship and acquaintances gained thru soccer activities he very well utilized for the promotion of his charitable and social services. In particular he worked silently for the poor maids. He never liked to make a big propaganda of his charitable activities inspite of the fact that he deserved all the credits. Sometimes the credit deserving for him was robbed by others not only by an individual but by an association too. Commenting on this he said by denying me the due credit I will not lose heaven nor the person who robbed me of my due credit will gain heaven.
Before leaving Kuwait for good a month back, he was very emotional for leaving Kuwait from where he gained his sustenance, from where he made very good friends and colleagues who were very friendly and helpful to him. In his own words “such friends and colleagues I will never get again and if at all I made a mark for me in KIFF especially in handling difficult incidents, it was only because of these friends and colleagues. Naming a few, he mentioned the names of Vohra, Fidelis Fernandes and Tony Santos”. While away from Kuwait, he said wherever he may be but surely he will promote soccer because soccer is like religion for him. Let him promote soccer with religious zeal but thru soccer he must also promote the good of community and society as a whole. Let soccer be the medium thru which Justinho Viegas can create good of community and society. On the eve of his departure, Kuwait Indian Foot-ball Federation organized a get together to bid farewell for him where his contribution for the promotion of soccer was highlighted boldly and loudly by the President of KIFF Mr. Vohra and as a token of appreciation he was presented with a memento.
On behalf of all the like minded Goans I wish Justinho Viegas all the best and wish him ADEUS. Besides others, I too will surely miss Justinho Viegas especially I will miss his assistance and help to assist and help the needy. Will we have another Justinho Viegas as replacement? Time alone will tell. Till then Justinho Viegas’ empty place will remain empty only.
A Veronica Fernandes, Kuwait.
Justinho Viegas from Taleigao Ilhas was one of the popular Goans in Kuwait involved himself in Goan Sports activities and also in social and charitable activities. As a young and energetic boy he first landed in Kuwait in 1981 January. Immediately after obtaining employment in Kuwait he was absorbed as a foot-baller by Rising Stars soccer team which was at that time very popular amongst the Indian soccer teams in Kuwait. Before coming to Kuwait, Justinho Viegas has already made a name and fame for him as a good foot-baller in Goa, first by representing his village team “Taleigao Sao Minguel Sports Club” and later on Goa Customs where he had his good job. While playing for Goa Customs he was selected to represent Goa Civil Services Team twice at Patna in Bihar and at Calcutta in West Bengal.
During his long years of residence and employment in Kuwait he got himself involved in many of the Goan activities. As a foot-baller he played for Rising Stars and as I know him personally on the ground playing opposite to him he was a good player. We both played together for many years though for two different teams. He could easily use his both legs with ease and in aerial duels he was always successful. His tackling was though yet always sure. He had good ball-control and very innovative distribution and supply of the balls. Always smiling he acquired lot of goodwill on and off the field. Rising Stars was very much responsible for giving him a solid push in the beginning especially the chief of Rising Stars Lawry Pinto who is known to have given push to many of the boys not only thru soccer but also otherwise.
After retiring from playing foot-ball, he devoted his time for the promotion of soccer at Sour Grounds first by coaching Goan teams one of these teams being Tivim and the other Santos Sports Club. During last few years he was inducted into Kuwait Indian Foot-ball Federation where he held the position of KIFF Sports Secretary. During his tenure as Sports Secretary lot of confusive incidents occurred at Sour Grounds but thru his clever handling of these incidents he came out victorious in most cases. In order to bring about peace and create sporting spirit at Sour Grounds not only among the players and organizers but also among the members of the spectators, Justinho Viegas condescended himself to pacify the anger of so many. In order to create an amicable atmosphere he lowered himself in front of so many arrogant and brute people, this he did only for the good of soccer and community.
As a social worker he worked silently for the good of the poor and dejected members of the community. The friendship and acquaintances gained thru soccer activities he very well utilized for the promotion of his charitable and social services. In particular he worked silently for the poor maids. He never liked to make a big propaganda of his charitable activities inspite of the fact that he deserved all the credits. Sometimes the credit deserving for him was robbed by others not only by an individual but by an association too. Commenting on this he said by denying me the due credit I will not lose heaven nor the person who robbed me of my due credit will gain heaven.
Before leaving Kuwait for good a month back, he was very emotional for leaving Kuwait from where he gained his sustenance, from where he made very good friends and colleagues who were very friendly and helpful to him. In his own words “such friends and colleagues I will never get again and if at all I made a mark for me in KIFF especially in handling difficult incidents, it was only because of these friends and colleagues. Naming a few, he mentioned the names of Vohra, Fidelis Fernandes and Tony Santos”. While away from Kuwait, he said wherever he may be but surely he will promote soccer because soccer is like religion for him. Let him promote soccer with religious zeal but thru soccer he must also promote the good of community and society as a whole. Let soccer be the medium thru which Justinho Viegas can create good of community and society. On the eve of his departure, Kuwait Indian Foot-ball Federation organized a get together to bid farewell for him where his contribution for the promotion of soccer was highlighted boldly and loudly by the President of KIFF Mr. Vohra and as a token of appreciation he was presented with a memento.
As a metter of interest, Justinho Viegas was not very keen on leaving from Kuwait so soon but due to his brother's sickness he felt he should not stay any longer in Kuwait. The readers in this forum will be aware that his brother Minguel Viegas who died rently in Goa on 11th of last month was a very good sportsman of Goa Volley Ball being his forte. He too was playing for Goa Customs and represented Goa innumerable times.
On behalf of all the like minded Goans I wish Justinho Viegas all the best and wish him ADEUS. Besides others, I too will surely miss Justinho Viegas especially I will miss his assistance and help to assist and help the needy. Will we have another Justinho Viegas as replacement? Time alone will tell. Till then Justinho Viegas’ empty place will remain empty only.
A Veronica Fernandes, Kuwait.
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