Media Release

Dubai (UAE), Nov 18: Konkan Yuva, the dynamic youth wing of the Konkani community of St Mary’s Catholic Church successfully hosted the first-ever Yuva Olympics 2025 on Sunday, November 9, at Springdales School, Al Quoz, creating a historic milestone for the Konkani Catholic community in the UAE. This landmark event brought together over 600 athletes from 18 teams, accompanied by more than 2,500 enthusiastic spectators who gathered to witness a day of spirited competition, unity, and cultural pride.

Opening ceremony and flag hoisting

The opening ceremony began with a grand procession led by Ashwin Pinto, president of Konkan Yuva, joined by guests, past presidents, executive members, and the UAE’s only Konkani Brass Band, Konkan Thaaram. Teams marched impressively in a well-

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