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http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21st NYC Trophy Fair Draw on the Cards Kuwait: Hosts Navelim Youth Centre will meet Indian Strikers in the first match of the Navelim Youth Centre (NYC) organized 21st Edition of NYC Trophy football tournament commencing from 9th April 2010 at the MOI Grounds, Shuwaikh. The tournament will be played under the auspices of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) and officiated by KIFF referees. The draw, a unique one, was conducted during the finals of Goa Maroons Trophy finals in presence of NYC President Agnello A. S. Fernandes, KIFF President Fidelis Fernandes and representatives of participating teams. Other matches on day one will be Kuwait Goan Association taking on United Friends Club in the second match while Rising Stars will play United Goans in the last match. Ten strong teams affiliated to Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) are vying for the prestigious, perhaps one of the most uniquely sculpt trophies worldwide, instituted in the year 1993. The finals of this edition are slated for April 30, 2010. The tournament is sponsored by international corporate houses like Gulf Custody Company, Axis Bank and My Money Mart. NYC President Agnello A. S. Fernandes speaking on the occasion said, "NYC has over the years, whenever it has embarked on a project, always tried to create awareness with a theme. For our 21st edition NYC Rolling Trophy, in coordination with our sponsors, we have decided on the ‘Go Green' subject." Mr. Charles D'Sa picking up a team at the Draw. Later in a statement Mr. Agnello said, "Our Sponsors have stressed that NYC should try to create an awareness on climate change in their own possible way. NYC have reiterated its commitment to feature in brief, simple valuable hints that should enable us to cultivate habits this change. For statistics show that some of the greatest threats to future resources come from things we throw away every day. Batteries and electronics often contain dangerous chemicals that could pollute the earth. These items should be disposed in a proper manner - not by throwing them out the window. These can contaminate everything from the soil in which our food grows, to the water that we drink." The President further added, "Many of these chemicals cannot be removed from the drinking water supply, nor from the crops that are harvested from contaminated fields. The risk of these elements to human health is tremendous. Throwing away items that could be recycled diminishes energy, water and natural resources that could be saved by recycling." "In our own way, within our homes, we can do many things to help the climate change so that our generations can have a cleaner future. Don't leave a planet for your children that will have no climate. If we don't start to change our habits now then the culture, wealth and treasures we will leave behind for our generations will be of no use to them. THINK ABOUT IT!" concluded the President. First Round Fixtures (09/04/2010): Navelim Youth Centre v/s Indian Strikers at 6.45am Kuwait Goan Association v/s United Friends Club at 8.15am Rising Stars v/s United Goans Centre at 9.15am Other Links Kuwait Goans overcome Indian Strikers Kuwait: Navelim Soccer Fest - Don Bosco beat Skynet Raiders for title When Dempo played in Kuwait http://gaspersworld.blogspot.com/ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/