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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)
Udupi, Jul 4: Team Green Park Central School, won the title of ‘Chanaksha Challenge season 3’ quiz competition organized by Daijiworld Udupi at Daijiworld Udupi studio, Kadiyali. The winning team received a cash prize of Rs 18,000, along with a trophy and certificates.
Dr N Shankara Adyanthaya Memorial English Medium High School, Nitte, secured the second place, winning a cash prize of Rs 12,000, while St John’s High School, Shankarapura, secured third place, receiving a cash prize of Rs 6,000, trophy, and certificates. All winning students were also awarded medals.
Mohan Shetty - manager sales and marketing department Kasturba Hospital Manipal, Jacinta D’Costa - principal Silas International School Udupi, Alwyn Danthy – quiz master Chanaksha Challenge 3 and Kishore Gonsalves – managing director Daijiworld Udupi distributed the prizes to the winners.
Jacinta D’Costa, principal Silas International School, said, “I deem it an honour to be here and celebrate the achievements of the winners. I appreciate the efforts of participants and also congratulate all the winners. I thank Daijiworld Udupi for providing a platform to express knowledge and skills that students develop.”
Mohan Shetty, manager sales and marketing department Kasturba Hospital Manipal said, “Chanaksha Challenge is one of my favourite competitions. While many TV channels air reality shows on dance and acting, only Daijiworld, apart from DD Chandana, telecasts quiz competitions. Such programmes are very important because they help students learn, develop skills, explore new areas, and build reading habits. Knowledge is not something that is gifted; it is something we gain. It is like an open book accessible to everyone. Daijiworld Udupi has provided a wonderful platform, and I hope they continue this initiative. In schools with over 500 students, two are selected to participate, which is commendable. This year, 37 schools participated and 74 students became winners. Along with academics, we need to encourage co-curricular activities. Teachers identify talents, and parents should nurture them. The quiz master conducted the event excellently. I also thank MAHE for supporting and sponsoring this programme.”
Alwyn Danthy, quiz master, said, “On screen, you see me and the competitors, but there are many people working behind the scenes. When this programme was proposed, Daijiworld Udupi studio manager Kevin Rodrigues immediately supported it, and the main reason behind it is director Kishore Gonsalves. With the help of our sponsors, we were able to conduct this programme successfully and offer a cash prize of Rs 18,000. We did not keep negative marking except in one round. When students win, it brings recognition to their institutions. Students from various parts of the twin districts participated, and we have successfully completed this programme.”
Agamsh Shetty, student, Green Park Central School Hiriadka, said, “Firstly I would like to thank my school for providing this opportunity to come and participate in a quiz contest. I gained a lot of information from this contest. I am very happy since we secured first place in this contest.”
Suvyath, student, Green Park Central School, said, “I am very happy to have reached the final round and secured the winners position. My parents, school teachers and everyone supported me. I would like to thank Daijiworld Udupi for providing such an opportunity. We were unaware about the TV studio, this competition provided us with experience.”
Ramith Hegde, student, Dr N Shankara Adyanthaya Memorial English Medium High School Nitte, said, “Our teachers sent our names for this competition. Initially, we did not know how a studio operates, but this experience taught us. Though we scored less in the beginning rounds, we gained more points later and secured second place.”
Likith, student, Dr N Shankara Adyanthaya Memorial English Medium High School Nitte, said, “Today we came second. I may not have given enough effort. Daijiworld has given me an opportunity to show my skills. Quiz master Alwyn Danthy sir kept motivating us even when we were lagging.”
Sanjay Prabhu, student, St John’s High School, Shankarapura, said, “When we participated in the contest we did not think that we would enter into finals. I would like to thank parents and teachers for supporting us.”
Praveen, a student at St John's High School, Shankarapura said, “Parents and teachers have supported us a lot. We did not expect to enter into finals, today we have secured third position. I would like to thank Daijiworld Udupi studio.”
Sunitha Leena D’Souza, St John’s High School, social science teacher, thanked the Daijiworld Udupi studio for organizing Chanaksha Challenge season-3 and shared her thoughts, “Our relationship with the Daijiworld Udupi started with the quiz contents. Our students in this year's batch were very intelligent and were more interested in quizzes. They participated in various quiz competitions, therefore we chose two students for this quiz contest. In every round when they got selected to the next round we were happy. Parents and all teaching staff encouraged them. As Kannada Medium students entering into the final round was a proud movement for us. Each round was interesting.”
Madhava Arkula, parent, said, “A seed to grow, requires a supportive environment and climate, a student to showcase his talent not only school, parents, but also society also works for this. Daijiworld Udupi has provided such an environment to our children. School teachers also supported our children throughout. Alwyn Danthy is a skilful quiz master.”
Chanaksha Challenge Season 3 was sponsored by Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal powered by Silas PU College, Udupi and supported by Naturya Food Products and Computer Galaxy, Udupi.
Justin D’Silva welcomed the gathering, Rini Pearl Lobo delivered the vote of thanks and Pragathi S Putran compered the event.
Kishore Gonsalves, director, Kishoo Enterprises; Kevin Rodrigues, operations manager, Daijiworld Udupi, parents, friends, teachers and well-wishers of the contestants, and staff members were present.
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