4th Canon C E Tyndale-Biscoe Invitational Football Tournament kicks off in Srinagar

Srinagar, Sep 15: The fourth Canon C.E. Tyndale-Biscoe Invitational Football Tournament, organised by Tyndale-Biscoe and Mallinson Society and sponsored by Genius Career Consultancy, began Monday at the Sheikh-Bagh campus with 18 valley schools participating.

As per a statement issued, the inauguration ceremony commenced at 11:30 AM with a cultural programme, followed by the unveiling of the trophy by all the dignitaries.

The releasing of colourful balloons into the sky symbolised joy, unity and the spirit of new beginnings, which was followed by a ceremonial march past of participating teams.

The opening ceremony saw the participation of the Chief Guest – Director, DSEK, Dr G N Itoo – along with Guest of Honour Akramullah Tak (JKAS), Additional Commissioner with Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Rahul Rex Kaul – Director TBMS, Ms Mabel Yonzon – Principal TBMS, Roy Mathews – Principal TKVS, Aftab Shah – Headmaster TBMS Tangmarg, and Rev Shamsher Lal Masih – Vice President, Diocese of Amritsar, and Presbyter Incharge All Saint's Church. Shabir Hussain Beigh – Managing Director, Genius Career Consultancy; Dr Parveen, a well-wisher of the TBMS Society; Ms Seema Nazir, Registrar, TBMS; Department Incharges; HOIs of participating schools and other dignitaries.

Principal of TBMS, Ms Mabel Yonzon, welcomed the guests and said that the present teams represent the future of football. Dignitaries were felicitated with a token of appreciation by Director TBMS, Rahul Rex Kaul. The school sports captain led the teams in taking the pledge and reminding the players to play with honour and uphold the values of teamwork and fair play. The chief guest in his speech appreciated the players and stressed that games play an important part in the overall development of students. He appreciated the efforts of the school in carrying forward the legacy of Biscoe while providing a platform for athletes to prove themselves on the field. Guest of Honour, Akramullah Tak (JKAS), Additional Commissioner with Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, while encouraging the children, advised them to play fair and follow the rules of the games.

The first match was played between St Joseph’s School, Baramulla, and DPS, Budgam. The players exhibited professional skill in the football field and played exceptionally well. The match proved to be a thrilling encounter, concluding in a draw with both teams scoring 1 goal each. The match proceeded to a tiebreaker where St Joseph displayed composure and precision to score 6 goals against DPS's 5. With this narrow yet decisive margin, St Joseph emerged victorious. Man of the Match was awarded to Owais Irshad from St Joseph’s School.