Effort at appreciation A list of footballers was circulated thro local newspaper agent.Printed in a publications and reprinted in sports book of Trust..Cyril Ferrao resume published in English/ Kon newspaper and printed folders presented to the family.So also Story of Catao.Head stone of Cyril marking Deussua Chinchinim road by Panchayat was repainted and made visible Cyril , Catao. Felix Barreto, Copid, sir Constance, Fr Costa, grounds , clubs , Tournaments 'Refrees.PEd teachers etc included in Trust publication and special sports issue .Football tournaments held in honour of Cyril, Catao too.Villagers institute award for soccer in memory of Cyril with resume on the reverse. Response to the appeal disappointing as his contemporaries have passed away and it was too late.Registered appeal to his clubs was ignored.Attempt for an award to honour International soccer players of chinchinim received no encouragement.Adv Leo , Eng Gabriel John Dias have sponsored sports awards.Besides awards exists in other sports disciplines. In honour of villagers Many other stalwarts of Chinchinim in various fields of calling are included in Trust publications at a substantial costs. Chinchinim villagers, friends admirers have founded awards in honour of Maestro Carlos.Dr Olive, Fr Presentacao, Fr Oscar Furtado, Cardinal Ferrao, Martin Pereira, Prof of Primary Schools,Fr.Costa, Fr Nascimento,Prof CA Gomes, Sr Dolores etc Not only footballers but other pearls and diamonds of Chinchinim are given due recognition for for their self development and social contributions Mr Niel has glorified the soccer players in a melodious composition Much more remains to be done to preserve the legacies of many more Chinchonkars.As the saying goes well begun is half done Suggestions need to be supported by costs of such ventures Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com
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