Media Release
Doha, Oct 19: Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar successfully conducted Carrom & Ludo Tournament 3.0 on October 16, at Royal Garden Club House, D-Ring Road, Doha. The event brought together members of the Mangalorean community for a day filled with friendly competition, sportsmanship, and community spirit.
A total of 21 teams competed in the carrom category, while 74 participants took part in three ludo categories: below 10 years, 10–16 years, and above 16 years. The participants showed impressive skills, concentration, and enthusiasm throughout the tournament.
The programme was compered by Jostna Dsouza, who kept the proceedings lively and well-coordinated. The event began with a prayer led by joint cultural secretary Sean Fernandes, followed by a moment of silence in memory of the late George Santhmayor, a community member who volunteered his support at MCC events.
Joint sports secretary Melroy Vaz briefed the participants on the rules and guidelines of the games, emphasizing fair play and sportsmanship. MCC president Denzil Christine Lobo then addressed the gathering and highlighted the club’s commitment to promoting cultural and recreational activities within the community.
The tournament was officially inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by advisor Sunil Dsilva, alongside president Denzil Christine Lobo, advisor Riana Pinto, and immediate past president Naveen Melwyn Dsouza, in the presence of the Executive Committee (EXCOM).
Tournament results
Ludo – Below 10 years (snake & ladder)
• Winner: Ciara Fernandes
• Runner-up: Chrizell Kate Lobo
Ludo – 10–16 years (traditional ludo)
• Winner: Shaina Gonsalves
• Runner-up: Nicole Angel D'Souza
Ludo – Above 16 years (traditional ludo)
• Winner: Surakshith Pinto
• Runner-up: Anica D'Souza
Carrom – Ladies
• Winners: Felcita Steevan Rego & Sushma Fernandes
• Runners-up: Carol Saloni D'Cunha & Annie Jenifer Sequeira
Carrom – Men
• Winners: Ryan Renjar & Roshan Colaco
• Runners-up: Stanley D’Souza & Joyster Crasta
The prize distribution ceremony was led by president Denzil Christine Lobo, advisor Riana Pinto, general secretary Renzil Jaison D’Souza, immediate past president Naveen Melwyn Dsouza, and cultural advisor Wendy Dsilva, who presented trophies and certificates to the winners and runners-up.
A special token of appreciation was presented to Khaleel Khan, the carrom referee, by sports secretary Shameen Lewis in recognition of his dedication to fair play and the integrity of the competition. A memento was also presented to compere Jostna Dsouza by joint sports secretary Melroy Vaz in appreciation of her excellent coordination and presentation of the programme.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by cultural secretary Primal Vivin Pinto, who expressed gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and supporters for their valuable contributions to the success of the tournament.
Carrom & ludo tournament 3.0 was a memorable occasion that celebrated sporting talent, encouraged healthy competition, and strengthened the bonds of friendship within the Mangalorean community in Qatar. The event reaffirmed MCC Qatar’s continued commitment to fostering unity, sportsmanship, and community engagement.