Venkat Raman
The parents of a rising, young Soccer Star are organising a fundraising dinner in Auckland next month to ensure that their son undertakes a tour of Europe this spring, with the hope of representing New Zealand in the global field.
Viraf and his wife Pearl Todywalla are conducting the event, titled, ‘Let’s Rock for the Love of Sports’ on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall, located at 48, The Parade, Bucklands Beach, East Auckland. The event, which will commence at 730 pm, will include dinner and dance.
Tickets, Donation, Sponsorship
Tickets, priced at $30 (Adult), $20 (Under 15). Children under five years of age will be admitted free. Families, friends, associates of the Todywalla family and Arzan’s friends can utilise Early Bird special prices at $20 (Adult) and $15 (Under 15) that are now available.
Please contact Viraf Todywalla on 021-0424245; Email: viraf4u@yahoo.co.nz
Facebook: Viraf Todywalla; Donations can also be made to his Bank Account ( Number 01-0723-0105279-00) mentioning under Reference your name, whether it is for Event Ticket, Donation or Sponsorship.
The World Zoroastrian Organisation is presenting the event, with the support of the Zarathushtrian Association of New Zealand along with several other organisations including Indian Newslink and Radio Tarana.
Promoting a Rising Star
Mr Todywalla said that fundraiser is to enable Arzan to participate in the ‘Football Fusion UK World Tour 2018’ and World Futsal Cup 2018 to be held in Blanes in Spain.
It all began when Paul Seaman, Head Coach of ‘Football Fusion’ called Mr Todywalla to say that he was very impressed with Arzan and that he was keen to accord the teenager an opportunity to participate in the Football Tour.
“Paul has been involved in Football both as a player and Coach for more than 20 years and has played at the highest level against the best players in the world. He has taken players from New Zealand and Australia to play against professional clubs in England. This is a splendid opportunity for Arzan,” he said.
The engagement in UK is for 15 to 19 year olds with 16 places available.
The team will play six to eight Games against Professional and Semi Professional Academy and youth sides in September and October 2018 (such as Aston Villa, Chelsea, West Brom, Charlton, Colchester, Norwich, Ipswich and Northampton).
About Arzan Todywalla
A student of Saint Kentigern College, Arzan evinced keen interest in Football from his formative years and stunned his father with his prowess in the game about ten years ago. Since then, his parents have sacrificed their own pleasures and days off from work to further his career in Soccer.
Arzan is a Forward/Striker, Winger and Midfielder Soccer and a Pivot in Futsal.
He described Football as his ‘passion.’
“I am completely motivated in becoming the best player. I work hard and never say, “I give up,’ I persevere in my efforts and I am known as a ‘coachable player.’ I love my soccer, my teammates, and everyone who plays the game, irrespective of which side of the field they are. I have been fortunate to experience playing in different cities, countries against different teams. I use that experience to better my teammates and myself,” Arzan said.
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