PANJIM: Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim became the first HSS to have its own tennis courts which were inaugurated, recently. 

The tennis courts were inaugurated by chief guest, Natasha Palha in the presence of guest of honour Rajendra Godinho, Principal of Don Bosco HSS, Fr Savio Gomes and Fr Wilfred Fernandes. 

Goa’s Tennis sensation, Natasha Palha recollected that it was a dream of the Salesian priests to introduce tennis courts to their already sports friendly institution and rejoiced as the efforts were rewarded and dream achieved. 

She further said, “Tennis has taught me so much; it has taught me how to believe in myself and how perseverance is the most important quality to get to wherever you want to be. It has taught me independence because when you are playing on court the only person who can help you to win is you, so you have to give it your best. It has taught me hard work and discipline.”

Principal of Don Bosco HSS, Fr Savio Gomes thanked the sponsors and Fr Bennett who has worked hard to get the courts ready and urged the students to use the courts well and become champions like Natasha one day. 

Rajendra said, “Tennis has not been easily accessible for people. It was more of a game for the elite, and today is a historical day as Tennis has come to the school and students can use it.”

He thanked Don Bosco HSS and the management who have managed to come up with the facility.

The function was compered by Jovito Lopes and Fr Wilfred proposed the vote of thanks.

The courts have been financed by Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs and have come to light due to the hard work of the Rector Fr Savio Gomes, Vice rector Wilfred Fernandes and Fr Bennet Aranjo.