Media Release

Udupi, Nov 7: Udupi diocese level Konkani and Kannada elocution competition was held on November 6, at Anugraha Pastoral Centre, Kakkunje. A total of 70 students who won first and second places in deanery level participated in this event.

In the month of September, about 1100 students participated in the competition at parish level in 7 groups. The winners were selected to participate in the deanery level which was held in the month of October. The high school and youth category participants were given one hour time to prepare the speech after announcing the topic.

Santhosh Cornelio, president of Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh presided over the prize distribution ceremony. Alphonse D’Costa, former president of Catholic Sabha was the guest of honour and he congratulated the students and gave away the prizes which consisted of cash prize, medal and certificate.

Edward Larsen D’Souza, the convener of the competition welcomed the gathering. Secretary Olivia D’Mello proposed vote of thanks. Leena Menezes compered the programme.

Denis Banz, principal, Govt Pu College, Kota Manur, Melwin Castelino, Rihrad Danthi, Aldrin D’Souza, Jacintha Lobo, Dr Olita D’Souza, Priynka Gomes, Loyleeta D'Souza and Loylees D'Souza judged the competition.

Results:

Group 1:
Konkani :
First : Selwine Almeida Sasthan
Second: Anica Dsouza Ajekar
Third: Ancita Lewis Sasthan

 
Group 2:
Konkani:
First: Arnold Lewis Sasthan
Second: Alani Danthy Pilar
Third: Uzwal Gonsalves Kemmannu

Kannada:
First: Robin Pinto Milagres
Second: Sanvi Dias Brkur
Third: Deona D’Souza Perampalli

Group 3:
Konkani:
First: Raizel Furtado Moodubelle
Second: Sweedal Periera Kemmannu
Third: Natasha Pinto Miyar

Kannada:
First: Selia Monis Katapady
Second: Vinola Moras Moodubelle
Third: Snehal Mendonca Mudarangadi

Group 4:
Konkani:
First: Harshith Fernandes Udyavar
Second: Nathan Pinto Miyar
Third: Rebecca Sweety D’Souza Perampalli

Kannada:
First: Vinusha Lirisha Castelino Miyar
Second: Nishal Monteiro Padukone
Third: Vinisha D’Souza Kolalgiri