Media Release
Puttur, Oct 22: St Alphonsa Pilgrim Church, Nellyadi, has brought laurels to the parish by winning the Overall Championship at Prathibha Sangamam 2026, organised by the CML (Cherupushpa Mission League) of the Udane Forane under the diocese of Beltangady.
The participants from Nellyadi Church delivered an outstanding performance across various competitions, winning several prizes, including the Junior and Senior Championship titles. Their achievements reflected the dedication, talent and hard work of the children, as well as the commitment of their teachers and parents.
List of prize winners
Championship titles
- Junior champion: Rosily Koovakatt
- Senior champion: Jisna Kalluraparambil
Competition results
Single dance: Rosily Koovakatt – First prize
Speech: Rosily Koovakatt – First prize
Pencil drawing: Ajwal Kuttichira – First prize
Quiz competition: Nellyadi team – First prize
Poetry: Albin Chaganal – First prize
Poetry: Jisna Kalluraparambil – Second prize
Single song: Sanmari Vayappally – Second prize
Pick and speak: Jisna Kalluraparambil – Second prize
Mono act: Kuriakose Theruvammoola – Third prize
Colour drawing: Jasmin Malyil – Third prize
Quiz team members: Alona Pudumana, Jisna Kalluraparambil, Maria Punnathanath, Akhil Theruvimoola and Dalvin Thekkekut.
Parish priest Fr Shaji Mathew congratulated all the prize winners and expressed his appreciation for their dedication and achievements. He also acknowledged the valuable contributions of the teachers who trained and guided the participants, including Roy, Sr Alphie, Sr Rosna, Usha Yesudas, Anusha Thayyil, Sanusha James, Pramod Mattam, Suja James, Jithu Vayalil, Alphonsa Sharon, Disha, Prasanna Chaganal, Mary Kalappura, Prestina Roy, Tessy Saji, Bindu Thattath and Shirley Sathyan.
He also extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all the parents for their encouragement, support and guidance, which played an important role in the children's success.
The overall championship is a proud achievement for St Alphonsa Pilgrim Church, Nellyadi, and stands as a testament to the collective efforts of its children, teachers, parents and parish community.