Doha: Young talents win hearts at Karnataka Sangha contest
Daijiworld Media Network - Doha
Doha, Jul 3: Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), a socio-cultural organization organized its annual “Talent Search – 2013” for children hailing from the state of Karnataka at Al Jazeera Academy recently. The event received an overwhelming response with more than 150 children taking part in 8 cultural and 3 indoor sports events in different categories.
On June 21, drawing, team quiz qualifier round, singing, sudoku, dance, fancy dress, fashion show and elocution competitions were held at AL Jazeera Academy from 8 am to 12 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Indoor sports events were held on June 28 at the same location from 8 am to 11:30 am. More than 60 children took part in carrom, chess and table tennis events.
Prize distribution ceremony was held on June 28 evening from 4 pm to 9 pm. Winners of dance and singing category from the previous week-end, performed again to the gathered audience. Winners were presented with a trophy, a gift voucher and a certificate. All the children who participated in the talent search were also given a gift by KSQ.
A short formal function was held thereafter and dynamic president of Sangha Deepak Shetty welcomed the gathering and thanked the parents for encouraging their kids to take part in such competitions. He also reiterated KSQ’s commitment to hold more programmes for children in the near future.
The chief guest of the evening Tarun Basu, president ICC, appreciated the efforts of KSQ in giving opportunity to children and affirmed ICC’s support to future events. For the very first time, KSQ honoured 9 meritorious students who have excelled in academic field. They were presented a memento and certificate.
KSQ on this occasion also felicitated Alexis Castelino, a long time supporter of KSQ and director of Daijiworld for his contribution in the field of journalism and print media. Mahesh Gowda, general secretary proposed the vote of thanks.
The main attraction of the day was 'Team Quiz' competition, for which the six finalist were selected from a qualifying written round. The event was organized in a very professional manner and it was appreciated by one and all.
Nagesh Rao, vice-president KSQ, V S Mannangi, immediate past president and chairman of KSQ’s advisory board, Arun Kumar, ex-president of KSQ , Arvind Patil, former president, chairman of ISD and general secretary of ICBF, office-bearers and members of KSQ, Seetharam Shetty, president, Tulu Koota Qatar, Ravi Shetty, president, Bunts Qatar, and many officials from ICBF, Tulu Koota and Bunts Qatar were also present during the ceremony.
Main anchor for prize distribution ceremony was H K Madhu who kept the audience occupied with his compering skills.