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Udupi, Aug 24: The first-ever audition rounds for the age categories below 10 years and 11-15 years, as part of the 19th Konkani singing competition organized by ICYM Pangla and St John the Evangelist Church, Pangla, were held on August 18.

As many as 114 participants took part in the audition round and 45 of them got selected for the next round. With a view to give the talented singers an opportunity for the upcoming talents, ICYM Pangla and St John the Evangelist church, Pangla organises Konkani singing competitions annually. This was the first ever auditions round held. The competition has now taken to another level up, scaling itself to be a level higher.

The final competition will be held on October 27, 2024 at 9 am in Pangala Church Hall.

The competition will be held in two main categories namely, junior category and senior category. The sub categories will be below 10 (solo – boys), below 10 (solo - girls), below 10 (group), 11-15 years (solo – boys), 11-15 years (solo – girls), 11-15 years (group), 15 and above (solo - men), 15 and above (solo - women), 15 and above (duet), 15 and above (group).

A total of 30 prizes will be distributed and 3 places under each category. First prize will be awarded with Rs 6,666, second prize to be awarded with Rs 5,555 and the third prize will be awarded with Rs 4,444.

The competition will be judged based upon the quality of the voice, rhythm, clarity of words, general presentation and expressions.

The results of the audition round are as follows;

Below the age of 10 years (boys)

1. Gaurav Carvalho- Barkur
2. Myron Shawn - Pethri
3. Christon Joy Sequiera- Moodubelle
4. Sohan Dias- Udyavara
5. Lanston Jeet Rodrigues- Thottam
6. Rivan Marsh Dsa- Pangla
7. Aden Gama- Pangla
8. Chris Lawrence- Attur
9. Rovin Mascarenas- Perampalli
10. Denwill Lewis - Barkur

Below the age of 10 years (girls)

1. Joyce D’Souza- Moodubelle
2. Roseanne Furtardo – Moodubelle
3. Shreyal Olivera – Perampalli
4. Ahana Sruthi – Barkur
5. Leona Olivera – Perampalli
6. Reona D’Souza- Perampalli
7. Jia Viana Mathias- Attur
8. Varita D almeida- Shirva
9. Pearl Pereira – Katapadi
10. Swedal Andrade- Udyavar

11-15 years category (boys)

1. Ayush Menezes - Pangla
2. Aarush Naman – Barkur
3. Neil D’Souza- Kolalgiri
4. Ian D'Almeida – Shirva
5. Loyal Pasanna – Barkur
6. Glen Quadras - Pangla
7. Dalvin Castelino – Pangla
8. Rion Mascarenas- Perampalli
9. Josiah Arpith Noronha - Pamboor
10. Russel D’Souza - Perampalli
11. Lievan D’Sa - Pangla
12. Preethan Alva -Pangla

11-15 years category (girls)

1. Melria Quadras- Pangla
2. Velsi Castelino – Pangla
3. Mahima Carvalho- Barkur
4. Deona D’Souza- Perampalli
5. Sanvi Dias- Barkur
6. Rolvita D’Souza- Kuntalnagar
7. Blessita Immaculate Dias – Brahmavara
8. Fiona Quadras – Udyavara
9. Siona Mendonca – Pangla
10. Alvisha D’Souza- Kolalgiri
11. Lisha Pasanna- Barkur
12. Hebzibah Serah – Katapadi
13. Crestal D’Souza - Perampalli

ICYM president Johncy Rodrigues, secretary ICYM Banet Crasta, animator Anita D’Souza, Ketan Castelino, Alron Matthew Rodrigues, Sunil Monteiro, director, ICYM, Fr Prakash Anil Castelino, Fr Ashwin Aranaha, Fr Jetesh Castelino, V P John Martis, Grabrial Martis, Ketan Castelino, Alron Matthew Rodrigues, Sunil Monteiro were present in this event.