Media Release

Udupi, Oct 22: The final round of the 13th annual elocution competition organised by Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh in Konkani and Kannada was held at Ave Maria Hall, Udupi, on October 20.

The competition was conducted in three stages to encourage public speaking and nurture oratory skills among students. The parish-level competitions were held across 50 parishes in August 2026 in seven different categories. The winners then competed at the denary level in September, with 70 winners, comprising 10 participants in each category, qualifying for the final round. Around 1,200 students participated in the competition across all stages.

Fr Denis D'Sa, parish priest of Mother of Sorrows Church, inaugurated the final-level competition. Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh president Melwyn Aranha welcomed the guests and judges. Co-convener Dr Gerald Pinto introduced the judges, while co-convener Theodore Mendonca explained the rules of the competition.

Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh president-designate Louis D'Souza and treasurer Urban Lewis were present on the occasion. Secretary Juliet D'Souza proposed the vote of thanks.