Kercem wins the Grande Finale of Giochi it’s a knockout 2015

by Gozo News · September 16, 2015

The Giochi it’s a Knockout Games came to an end for this year in a marvellous finale last Sunday at Marsalforn, when the winning teams from the respective villages all met together to decide the overall winner for 2015 – which was Kercem. Kercem wins the Grande Finale of Giochi it's a knockout 2015 The promenade in Marsalforn turned in an exciting arena with many people cheering their teams and enjoying the spectacular night consisting of fun, games, singers and dancers.

The teams from villages in Gozo that took part this year were from Zebbug, Xaghra, Xewkija, Sannat, Kercem, Xlendi and the Gozo General Hospital Victoria. Kercem wins the Grande Finale of Giochi it's a knockout 2015 The games opened with a spectacular dance from The Centre Stage Academy Dancers. Other participants included local singers and dancers such as the New identity Line dancers and Power House Dancers.

The opening was followed with several games on the beach including canoe and paddle boat races. Then the water games continued on the promenade. The audience enjoyed a very exciting evening with the teams going all out for every point. Kercem wins the Grande Finale of Giochi it's a knockout 2015 The champions of this year’s Giochi it’s a Knockout are Kercem which won the event with 30 pts, followed by GGH Victoria with 23 pts; Xewkija 22 pts; and Xaghra 19 pts. The games were very exciting and the teams were very close till the end as indicated by the results.

The Kercem team was made up of members from the Local Council and looked well prepared and organised and dominated most of the games.

During the evening members of the public took part in tug of war games and were able to win several prizes.

At the end the Champions Kercem were presented with a trophy and medals by the representative of the Ministry of Gozo Mr Christian Zammit, and smart watches presented by Mr Ray Abela manager of TcTc.

The other participants were presented with medals and vouchers by Mr Alvin Grech from the Gozo Sports Board, which had been donated by Arkadia, Errea, Neptunes, Bartalo Catering, Gozo Express, Odysea and Metabolis

The organisers gave their thanks to the Ministry of Gozo, TcTc, Arkadia, Gozo sports Board, www.gozonews.com, and all the sponsors.

One can see all the photos and reports on the website www.giochiknockout.com.