Team Herald
Vasco: India’s squash sensation Yash Fadte was felicitated by St Joseph Institute Vasco along with the staff, PTA, SMC and the students of Chowgule Education Society at Ravindra Bhavan, Baina, Vasco, on Thursday.
Yash was felicitated with an honour for winning the U-17 US open Junior Squash Champion 2017. He is the only Indian to win the U-17 US open squash Championship. Yash has been a competent player and has bagged several other awards in various tournaments held across the country and oversees.
The award was presented by the Arjuna Awardee Brahmanand Sankhwalkar in the presence of Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida, Cortalim MLA Alina Saldanha, Ward Councillor Krishna (Daji) Salkar, Chairperson, MMC Deepak Naik and others.
On this occasion,Brahmanand Sankhwalkar said “It is an honour to be a part of this prestigious function where young talented students like Yash are being felicitated for their tremendous hard work and success. Along with sheer support and encouragement, what one needs is the driving force and this has helped Yash to grow and achieve success. Parents should support and encourage their children to work hard and fulfill their passion. I wish Yash and the students present here all the very best”.
Alina Saldanha said, “It is a proud moment for all of us and especially for the state of Goa to have young champions like Yash who make us feel proud and happy. It is the perseverance and commitment to the game that has brought all the success..”
Carlos Almeida said, “Yash has made the country proud by winning this prestigious award. We would like to see him as the world’s number one player and I am sure he will continue to make us feel proud. I congratulate Yash and his parents and wish him all the best for his future endeavors. I would also like to congratulate St. Joseph Institute for organizing this felicitation programme.”
