Goemkarponn Desk
PONDA: The Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association (AGDBYA) and Ponda Daivadnya Brahman Samaj supported by Goa Carrom Association organized “2nd Daivadnya Carrom Tournament 2022” on Sunday 24th July 2022 at Daivadnya Hall, Ponda Goa.
This competition was held in three categories, Men (15-49 years), Women (15 & above years) and Veterans (50 & above years).
Prashil Salkar, President-AGDBYA in his speech quoted “ AGDBYA, founded in 2009 always thrives to bring our community people together by organizing various activities such as Health camps, Career guidance camps, Sports events etc and AGDBYA also provides helping hands to our needy students by giving them books and other Educational help”. He congratulated the winners and also thanked participants, volunteers, spectators, guests, referees, sponsors and all the helping hands that made this tournament a great success.
The Chief Guest of the function Hema Nagvenkar, International Fashion Designer, CEO for Goa Couture Fashion week and founder member of Tito’s Foundation, thanked the organizers for putting together this impressive event and professionalism shown. She also added such kind of events enable our local players to showcase their skills and talents, contributing to youth progress and also extended her sincere gratitude to organizers for extending her this privilege.
The results of Carrom tournament are as follows:
Men (15-49 years)
Winner – Anay Raikar ; Runner up – Rahul Lotlikar
2 Semi Finalist – Nilesh Shirokdar & Aryan Raikar
Women (15 & above years)
Winner – Shilpa Verlekar ; Runner up – Deepa Anvekar
2 Semi Finalist – Kalpita Lotlikar & Rupali Haldankar
Veterans (50 & above years)
Winner – Guiresh Bandodkar ; Runner up – Pradeep Vernekar
2 Semi Finalist – Shyam Raikar & Gurudatta Raikar
The winners were awarded at the hands of Chief Guest Miss Hema Nagvenkar. Other winners were awarded at the hands of by Mrs. Sneha Kadnekar, President-Ponda Daivadnya Mahila Mandal, Mr. Deepak Lotlikar, President-Ponda Daivadnya Samaj, Mr. Dilip Sawant, Chief Referee, Goa Carrom Association and Mr. Prashil Salkar (President-AGDBYA).
AGDBYA is immensely thankful to Tanya Shirodkar for her efforts towards anchoring the prize distribution ceremony.
The event was concluded by AGDBYA Secretary Rohit Vernekar by giving the Vote of thanks. The entire event was conducted with the support of AGDBYA volunteers.