PANAJI: Mahesh Sardesai (Song Celina) in senior gents category, Celfra Azavedo (Song Nachoima Kumpasar) in senior ladies category and Antonio Jenoy Rodrigues (Song Cu Cu Ru Cu) in junior boys and girls category topped respectively in all Goa Konkani Solo Kantaar competition hosted by Samraat Club, Porvorim in collaboration with Samraat Club, Panaji at Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji on December 22.
Other winners in Senior Gents Category : 2nd Winner-Fr Savio Costa (Song Mog tuzo kitlo axilo), 3rd Winner-Shriram Dhargalkar (Song Kedna go kedna). Winners in Senior Ladies Category: 2nd Winner- Jennifer Fernando (Song Doganch Puro) and 3rd Winner- Andrea Pearl Rego (Song Chedu Bomboichem). Winners in Junior Boys & Girls Category: 2nd Winner- Deetya Durgesh Shirwaiker (Song Bebdo) and 3rd Winner- Mehaila Rodrigues (Song Mog Mhozo Kortai).
The grand finale featured 29 participants across three categories and judges panel were Tomazinho Cardoz, Russel S Barreto and Antonet D Souza.
The final event was graced by Minister for Tourism, IT, Printing & Stationery Rohan Ashok Khaunte as the chief guest. Other Special Invitees were Avdhut Salatry, SCI Executive President, Pravin Sabnis, SCI State 1 President, Deepak Narvekar, Dy General Manager, Marketing/ Hotels , GTDC, Chandrakant Gawas, Block President Block 2. A special performance by celebrated comedian John D’Silva and his team added to the excitement of the evening.