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Canacona: Agonda United Sports Club successfully organised the second edition of its Football Summer Camp at the SAG Grounds in Agonda, providing young football enthusiasts with an opportunity to develop their skills under expert guidance.
The 12 day camp, held from May 18 to May 30, 2026, attracted more than 30 boys and girls between the ages of five and 14. The training programme was led by head coach Gilbert Fernandes, who was assisted by a group of local footballers from Agonda.
Throughout the camp, participants were introduced to the fundamentals of football, with sessions covering juggling, dribbling, receiving and passing, shooting, ball control, along with tactical and technical aspects of the game. The initiative aimed to strengthen the players’ basic skills while encouraging teamwork, discipline and confidence on the field.
The camp concluded with a valedictory function during which participation certificates were presented to all the young footballers. Club President Tribio Goes thanked the children and their parents for their enthusiastic participation and reaffirmed the club’s commitment to creating opportunities for aspiring sportspersons to develop and excel in their chosen disciplines.
The closing ceremony was attended by SAG Treasurer Vinay Tubki, who praised the club for organising the initiative and encouraged the children to remain actively involved in sports. He highlighted the importance of sports in promoting physical fitness, good health, discipline and a spirit of camaraderie among young athletes.
Also present at the event were club Secretary Mabel Fernandes, Treasurer Sanjeet Naik Gaunkar and other members, who joined in congratulating the participants and supporting the club’s continued efforts to promote grassroots football in the region.
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