MARGAO: FMX stunt riders – Thomas from Austria and Sebastian from Finland – proved their mettle in no uncertain terms as they mesmerised the over 10,000 capacity crowd with their amazing stunts culminating in the dangerous backflip at the first Cheryl Sequeira Memorial Supercross, organised under the FMSCI by Sirvodem Racing Clube de Goa at Sirvodem-Navelim dirt-track on New Year’s Day.
Undoubtedly, the two foreign FMX riders stole the show with their stylish tricks which mesmerised the spectators. The twosome displayed some of the frightening tricks a racer can perform in freestyle. The stylish tricks were exhilarating.
The women, who took part for the first time, the Under-10 boys with 6-year-old Rithin Sai of Coimbatore with their special bikes created a wow factor.
“It was one of the most dangerous daredevil tricks ever seen in Goa,” Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, the chief guest said. “Such stunts by the two riders showcased their skills which were performed with nerves of steel and are normaly seen on the TV,” added the Tourism Minister.
Khaunte, who pointed out that it is a new, attractive addition to sports tourism which is now gaining popularity in Goa with several world events having already taken place.
Digambar Kamat, MLA applauded Navelim Racing Club for showcasing the event in a spectacular, professional manner never seen before. “The Supercross was a success with the efforts of president Antonio Rodrigues, secretary Alan Sequeira, Treasurer Bryan D’Sa, Javed Shaikh”, he said.
Yogiraj D Naik, patron of the club, stated that the club officials, members and volunteers had worked with single minded devotion, consistency, patience, sacrifice and discipline which resulted in the excellent success of the event.
The event was flagged off by Kaunte in the presence of Kamat, Damodar Shirodkar, Margao Municipal Council chairperson, Dipali Sawal, vice-chairperson, Cipru Cardoso, ZP member; Paresh Naik, ZP member, Navelim Sarpanch Lucia Carvalho, Velinda Afonso, deputy sarpanch. Prizes and trophies amounting to Rs 4 lakh were given away by the guests. Antonio proposed the vote of thanks.
