On Sunday, 1st December, the Catholic Sabha Bondel Unit organized an Elocution Competition at the Church Mini Hall, starting at 3:00 p.m. The program began with a prayer led by Mr Wilfred Alvares. The guests were welcomed with a rose by the members of Catholic Sabha.

The program was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, including Mr Stephen De Silva, President of the Bondel Unit, who warmly welcomed the gathering. The introduction of the esteemed Judges was done by Mr Wilfred Alvares Esteemed judges for the event were Mrs Janet Roch and Mrs Rita Lewis from Vamanjoor.

On the dais were Rev. Fr William D’Souza, Assistant Parish Priest, Mr Arun D’Souza, President City Deanery , Mr Wilfred Alvares – Assistant Treasurer of Central Council, Mr Colin Miranda- Coordinator, Mr Stephen D’Silva- President, and Mrs. Lynet Pinto- Secretary of the Catholic Sabha Bondel Unit.

The competition concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mrs Lynet Pinto, expressing gratitude to the participants, Judges, and the organizing team. The event was compered by Mrs. Jilly Pinto.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their spirited contributions, making the event a grand success. Cash prizes and certificates were awarded to all the winners.

The Winners are as follows:

1st category : ಮ್ಹಜ್ಯಾ ಘರಾಂತ್ ಮ್ಹಜೊ ಪಪ್ಪಾ

1st Nisha Monteiro

2nd Deena Pinto

3rd Prajwalin

2nd Category: ಮ್ಹಜ್ಯಾ ಕುಟ್ಮಾಂತ್ ಪ್ರಾಯ್ವಂತಾಂ

1st Vihan Sequeira

2nd Reegan Martis

3rd Category: ವ್ಯಾಯಮ್ ಆನಿ ಭಲಾಯ್ಕಿ

1st Reishan Maria Fernandes

2nd Ninisha Monteiro

3rd Maeyan Pinto

4th Category: ನನ್ನ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಪೋಷಕರ ಪಾತ್ರ

1st Denith Rodrigues

2nd Anora D’Souza

5th Category: ಸರಕಾರಿ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ತರ ಅಗತ್ಯತೆ.

1st Anvilla D’Souza

2nd Biyanka Saldanha

Report: Meena Barboza , Photography: Manish Mascarenhas