Sport and humanity won again

The hall of the Church Municipality of Sveti Sava in Woodville Park was last Saturday a gathering place for athletes from the Serbian community in Adelaide.

At the traditional, sixth in a row table tennis tournament, a large number of competitors gathered in two competitions – senior and junior – who showed enviable knowledge in handling a racket and a plastic ball.

The organizers from the Australian branch of the organization “Serbs for Serbs” expressed their satisfaction with another successful humanitarian event and emphasized how important it is for them that young competitors were in the center of attention.

“Just like last year, we put the emphasis on younger participants, and in addition to the senior section, we also organized a competition in the junior section. Last year’s champion Danilo Mrlješ managed to justify his role as the best junior table tennis player this year as well. “He defeated Andrej Lalić in an exciting final with a lot of twists and turns,” the organizers pointed out.

It is interesting that there was no change in the throne even in the senior competition. Last year’s champion Stefan Zekanović defended his title, defeating second-placed Milorad Lalić in an equally exciting final.

“Serbs for Serbs” announced that 1,945 dollars in donations were collected during the event in Woodville Park.

“We collected the final amount primarily thanks to Goran Mrlješ, Milorad Lalić and Vladimir Petrović, who donated and prepared two gourmet kettles. Also, we owe thanks to the members of the Circle of Serbian Sisters of St. Jelena, who were with us this time as well and donated the entire proceeds from the sale of doughnuts. At the same time, we would like to thank Srđan Jovanović, in front of the church municipality, who is always there for us”, said the organizers.

The following participated in the table tennis tournament: Aleksej Mandarić, Nemanja Mandarić, Ana Jelić, Danilo Mrlješ, Mihajlo Novaković, Andrej Lalić, Mila Novaković, Živana Novaković, Srđan Jovanović, Stefan Zekanović, Miloš Grčić, Danijel Jelić, Novica Ivković, Milorad Lalić, Vesko Petrović. , Ognjen Stanković, Aleksandar Stanković, Nikola Novaković, Miloš Milanović and Draško Gligorević.

Gift Day in Bonirig

The next humanitarian sports gathering organized by the organization “Serbs for Serbs” is scheduled for November 24 at the Bonnyrig Sports Club in Sydney.

On that day, the “Gift Day” will be held, an all-day event in which participants will compete in football, basketball, three-point shooting… Registration of teams and individuals who want to participate is open, as well as applications for sponsors and volunteers.

Those interested can apply to the e-mail address events@bonno.com.au, and more information about the event can be obtained by calling 0426 584 359 (Ranislav).