Ladies and gentlemen, basketball enthusiasts,

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our distinguished Chief Guest for the basketball
tournament. As he makes his way towards the gathering, we invite each and every one of you to join
us in a resounding round of applause to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome. Your spirited
applause will not only acknowledge his presence but also set the stage for an exciting and
memorable basketball tournament ahead.

Let's come together and make this moment truly special. Thank you for your participation, and let
the games begin!

Recognizing the profound significance of prayer in connecting us to the boundless mercies and
blessings of God, we acknowledge that prayer serves as the key to unlocking the treasures of His
divine grace. Through prayer, we willingly place ourselves in the hands of the Almighty, making
ourselves available to His guidance and attentive to His voice resonating within the depths of our
hearts.

With our hearts lifted in reverence and our ears attuned to the sacred melody of devotion, let us
collectively approach God in prayer, seeking His abundant blessings. At this moment, we invite the
harmonious voices of our school choir to guide us into this sacred intercession.

May our prayers be heard, and may we find solace and strength in the divine presence. Let the spirit
of unity and reverence prevail as we join together in this moment of collective prayer.

Esteemed guests, faculty members, and cherished students,

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the students who led us in prayer, setting a solemn tone for
this auspicious occasion. Now, it is our distinct honor to extend a warm welcome and roll out the
metaphorical red carpet for our esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. Mukesh Kalia.

In addition to Mr. Kalia, we are privileged to have in our midst the distinguished presence of our
esteemed Manager, Reverend Fr. Vincent Crasta, the respected Principal, Reverend Fr. Savariraj
Augustine, and our esteemed Headmistresses.

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Felicitation, a gesture of profound respect and appreciation, is our way of expressing gratitude for
your presence here today. We are indeed privileged to extend our thanks to each and every one of
you.

May I now request our Chief Guest, Mr. Mukesh Kalia, along with our Manager, Reverend Fr. Vincent
Crasta, and our Principal, Reverend Fr. Savariraj Augustine, to kindly come forward for the
felicitation ceremony.

I would like to invite Reverend Fr. Vincent Crasta to present the Chief Guest with a shawl as a symbol
of honor, and Reverend Fr. Savariraj to offer a bouquet as a token of our deep appreciation.

(Proceed with the Felicitation Ceremony)

Thank you, dear sirs, for graciously accepting our gratitude. We appreciate your presence, and we
thank you, Reverend Fr. Vincent Crasta, for the shawl, and Reverend Fr. Savariraj for the bouquet.
Kindly take your seats as we continue to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and esteemed participants, welcome to the grand finale
of the 17th Archbishop Joseph Fernandes Memorial Interschool Basketball Tournament. Today
marks a special day as we eagerly anticipate the thrilling competition ahead.

Allow me to proudly introduce our honorable Chief Guest for the occasion, Mr. Pawan Kumar
Sharma. A distinguished individual, Sir has served as an MLA, representing the Adarsh Nagar
constituency and is a proud member of the Aam Aadmi Party. His commitment to public service has
been evident, having been elected to both the Sixth and Seventh Legislative Assemblies of Delhi in
2015 and 2020, respectively.

Both (M and K): Dear Sir, it is our immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you on this
momentous occasion of the 17th Archbishop Joseph Fernandes Memorial Basketball Tournament.

M: Additionally, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our esteemed Principal, Reverend
Father Savariraj, whose guidance has been instrumental in organizing this prestigious tournament.

K: Let us also extend our warm welcome to our Headmistresses, Sister Sheeba, Sister Shaila, and
Sister Jyotsana, whose active support and guidance have played a pivotal role in the success of this
tournament.

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M: A warm welcome is also extended to our dedicated coaches, referees, participant teams, and all
those present here today.

Both (M and K): Join us in expressing our collective enthusiasm by putting your hands together to
welcome everyone to this exciting event. Let the games begin!

Invocation:

In the profound words often echoed, "The greatest privilege God gives you is to approach Him at any
time. You are not authorized to speak to Him; you are invited."

Kindred Spirit (K): As we stand on the precipice of divine connection, let us recognize the profound
truth encapsulated in prayer. "Prayer is the key that opens to us the treasures of God’s mercies and
blessings. Prayer places us all in the hands of God, at His disposition, and tunes us to His voice in the
depth of our hearts."

Master of Ceremonies (M): With hearts elevated in reverence and ears finely tuned to the sacred
melody of devotion, let us collectively approach the Divine seeking blessings from the omnipresent
Almighty. In this sacred moment, we now call upon our school choir, whose harmonious voices will
lead us into the sacred space of prayer.

May this invocation set the tone for a gathering immersed in the divine, as we join our hearts and
minds in seeking the benevolence of the Almighty

Esteemed gathering, we extend our gratitude to the students for guiding us in prayer, setting a
reverent tone for this momentous occasion.

Spokesperson (S): Now, with great honor, we roll out the symbolic red carpet, reserving its grandeur
for our distinguished Chief Guest, Mr. Pawan Kumar Sharma. To further grace this occasion, we are
privileged to have in our midst our revered Principal, Rev. Fr. Savariraj, and our esteemed
Headmistresses.

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V: Felicitation, a gesture of deep appreciation, becomes a fitting expression of our regard for each
one present. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of you.

S: With this, may I kindly request our Chief Guest, Principal, and Headmistresses to step forward for
the felicitation ceremony.

V: I now invite our respected Principal, Rev. Fr. Savariraj, to extend a token of honor to our Chief
Guest, Mr. Pawan Kumar Sharma, in the form of a shawl.

S: Following this, I request our Primary Wing Headmistress, Sr. Shaila, to present a bouquet as a
gesture of gratitude.

V: Continuing the felicitation, I now invite our Senior Wing Headmistress, Sr. Sheeba, to felicitate Mr.
Sharma with a memento.

S: Our sincere thanks to you, Sir, for accepting these tokens of appreciation. We also extend our
gratitude to Rev. Father and the Sisters for graciously bestowing this honor. Kindly, please take your
seats.

Now, without further ado, let us eagerly await the insightful words of our Chief Guest.

Chief Guest's Message:

S: Dear Sir, your noteworthy contributions to society, particularly in aiding underprivileged children,
are truly commendable.

V: We now invite you to share your words of appreciation and wisdom, guiding us towards shaping a
better future in our collective endeavors.

May your words inspire and resonate with all of us present here today.

Message by the Chief Guest:

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Shishir (Sh): Dear Sir, your noteworthy contributions to society, particularly in supporting
underprivileged children, are truly commendable.

Sarthak (S): Your dedication to sports, especially the Basketball Academy, is a significant support for
children who may not otherwise have the means to participate.

Sh: Today, it is a moment of pride to witness these children participating in the under 13, 14, 17, and
19 categories of the basketball tournament.

S: This achievement is a direct result of your unwavering support and commitment to their cause.

Sh: Therefore, sir, we invite you to the stage as we eagerly anticipate your words of appreciation and
motivation that will undoubtedly guide us in shaping our future endeavors.

S: Thank you, sir, for your valuable words. Now, let's acknowledge the individuals who play crucial
roles in the progress of their teams.

Sh: These coaches are instrumental in planning, organizing, and delivering a range of sports activities
for their players.

S: Additionally, we have teams that are not only fit, energetic, and muscular but also tall enough to
provide tough competition to their opponents.

Sh: Let us recognize the coaches and teams:

Mr. Yudhbir Singh

Mr. Amit Hooda

Mr. Sunil Kumar

Mr. Gajender

Mr. Nakul

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Mr. Sanjeev

Mr. Sunil

Mr. Nitesh Thakur

Opening Match:

S: Now, it's time to kick off the excitement. We invite the teams ___ and ___ to line up on the court.

Sh: Coaches, please introduce your teams to our Chief Guest.

S: We kindly request the Chief Guest and the referees, who play a crucial role in maintaining fair
play, to proceed to the basketball court.

Sh: Sir, would you please perform the toss to officially start the match?

S: To the audience, let's show our appreciation and cheer for the participating teams as they embark
on this thrilling journey. May the best team emerge victorious!

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