27/10/13 – Zonal selection hockey tournament
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Fr. Francken receives flowers as director of the venue, Kishor Nagar.
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Opening speech by head of the organising committee, Fr. Vijay Paul.
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Teams gathered before the officials.
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Fr. Francken giving his speech.
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Parts of the field were still wet from the October rains.
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Sticking out your tongue sometimes helps.
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You need to be an acrobat.
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Goalkeeper keeps his eye on the action.
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But Kishor Nagar scores it’s first goal.
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Running …
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and kneeling.
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Gracious moves.
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This one is mine.
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Get out of my way.
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Big swing.
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4 against one.
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And action!
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Big jump.
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Small jump.
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Lean into it.
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Horizontal swing.
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Awkward jump.
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Long legs.
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Look at his face. He knows it’s in.
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Yes it’s a goal.
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Is it going to be another one.
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A bit of a hustle …
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but yes it’s another one.
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Joy and disapointment.
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Singing the national anthem.
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All events end with some dancing.
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First the smallest boys and then the other ones join in.