📢 Exciting News!

Mark your day for “Konkani Saanz,” a spectacular musical evening hosted by MKW. Enjoy performances by top Konkani singers and stage artists from the Gulf and India.

🎤 Date: 9th August 2024 @ 5:30 pm onwards
📍 Venue: The Grand Hall, Al Falaj

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and culture!🎶✨

More details will follow…

News: Vijai D’Cunha (G-kere)

Pics: Joachim D’Souza

Muscat, Oct 19: The Mangalorean Konkani Wing (MKW) of Indian Social Club, Muscat, organized a mega league ‘Tennex Ball Cricket Tournament-2023’ on October 13, at the lush green lawns of Oman Cricket’s International Cricket Ground, Amrat, exclusively for the Konkani speaking community members of Oman. Six teams with players of extraordinary mastery in cricket showcased their mighty skills in batting, bowling and fielding. Huge spectators and team supporters gathered in the massive stadium, which is equipped with high beam floodlight and a large score display screen. Spectators had captured the best view from the high mount gallery in 3 levels, and enjoyed the state-of-the-art international cricket viewing experience.

The programme commenced late in the day compered by Peter Fernandes and Praveen Serra – a unique combination which people admire and love to see them leading every popular event in Oman. Ajith Walder – convener, welcomed the gathering and unveiled the amazing trophies of the tournament. He expressed great pride in launching this innovative concept of cricket being showcased for the first time within the community matches, which is under a sophisticated environment with international match refrees and score analyzers and live score updates through Oman Cricket App. He also wished a cheerful day and success to all the enthusiastic players. While keeping MKW’s core objective and tradition of simplicity and community welfare, Flossy D’Souza – an elderly guest among the gathering invited to inaugurate the event, and who then batted few balls at the cricket pitch as a symbolic gesture to declare the match open.

The ‘Tennex Ball Tournament-2023’ has been uniquely planned by the MKW’s executive committee 2023-25, with a fabulous logo and banner created by Vijai D’Cunha inspiring sportsman spirit among the cricket lovers. Ajith D’Costa (Sports Secretary), who is a well-known sports personality in the Mangalurean community in Muscat, was the man behind introducing a new concept in this year’s annual cricket, which indeed encouraged huge participation and had witnessed a great success and received full of praise from the community.

The cricket teams were previously invited to register, which was overwhelmingly responded within 24 hours of the announcement with 6 mighty teams on board. All the registered teams who were present at the venue, then placed in 2 groups to take the league matches against each other. At the beginning of the match Praveen Serra explained the rules to all the players.

Peter Fernandes introduced Samir Sattar, Freddie Lonappan and Kapil V as official match umpires who were well experienced and have International Cricket exposure. Sudhik P took charge as official scorer and Naveen Kumar as coordinator. Rinet Menezes handled the medical necessities at the sports venue. The main game then progressed with the umpires in command at the ground. The matches were restricted for 5 overs except for the finals it was 6 overs. Some strong batting lined-up were displayed by all the 6 teams with their fabulous batting, fielding and good pace bowling.

Vijai D’Cunha conducted time bound online quiz about cricket through the specially created quiz app with 10 MCQs each at 2 sessions, which kept the spectators engaged at the break time. Aman D’Costa and Neilet Fernandes won the quiz with 9 points out of 10 respectively. Peter Fernandes conducted amply fun filled interesting spot games, which were won by Cyril Britto, Tristan D’Cunha and Ashwini respectively. Loveline Rego – a well-known DJ provided the music to keep the athletes and the spectators cheerful throughout. Praveen Serra with apt Kannada mastery in commentary, Peter Fernandes in Konkani and Larry Rego in English, kept the crowd entertained with their lively commentary all through-out the match. Joachim D’Souza captured the exiting moments of the event in his camera. Naveen Kumar provided the seamless sound system.

The match was a tough battle between 6 strong teams under 2 groups, who played in the below order:

Venture Warriors V/s Royal Strikers, match won by the latter
Dudes XI V/s United Coastal, match won by latter
Royal Strikers V/s Seasons, match won by the former
United Coastal V/s MCCS Warriors, match won by latter
Venture Warriors V/s Seasons, match won by former
Dudes XI V/s MCCS Warriors, match won by latter

In the group stage matches ‘Royal Strikers’ from group ‘A’ and ‘MCCS Warriors’ from group ‘B’ qualified for the finals. MCCS Warriors succeeded to become champions in 1st maiden tournament and Royal Strikers secured runners-up position. Shibin Kalapureckel from ‘MCCS Warriors’ was declared as ‘Player of the Tournament’.

At the conclusion of the programme, trophies were hand down to the champion of the tournament, runner-up team, and the player of the tournament as well. A heartfelt expression of gratitude was extended through felicitation to the umpires, scorer, medical aid and all other support personnel. This was followed by Vote of thanks by Loveline Rego – co-convener, who gave due credit to all those who made this event a success, particularly to Ajith D’Costa who tirelessly worked for the success of the event.

The teams participated in the tournament were as below:

The championship team ‘MCCS Warriors’ led by captain Wilson Mark D’Souza, vice-captain Rakesh Fernandes, wicket-keeper Rayan Veigas, and other team members; Prajwal D’Souza, Avin Roshan D’Souza, Preetham Saldhana, Ronan Goveas, Roshan Mendonca, Shibin Kalapureckel, Neshwil Pinto, Sudheer Rodrigues, Clement D’Cunha, and Vincent D’Souza.

The runner-up team ‘Royal Strikers’ led by captain Hancy, vice-captain Clinton, and other team members: Glenson, Nelson, Agnel, Denzil, Rajesh, Kishor, Daryl, Rakesh, Rohan and Larry Rego.

‘Venture Warriors’ led by captain Suneel Menezes, Manoj Chethan D’Souza, wicket-keeper Avith Royan Castelino, Deril D’Souza, Melwin D’Souza, Jostin Francis Crasta, Allen Joel Danthi, Dhilan Kirthy Vaz, Ajay D’Souza, Shailesh Melric D’Silva, Mithesh Steevan D’Souza, and Rahul Avil Rodrigues.

‘Seasons’ led by captain Levin, vice-captain Roshan, Pradeep, Sunny, Loyson, Dippal, Kistu, Praveen, Nithesh, Rovil, Jason, and Naveen.

‘Dudes XI’ led by captain Norman Joel Corda, Alvitin Prasanha, Vishal D’Souza, Stany Mendonca, Valerian Sharan Menezes, Alistar Pinto, Hevin Joel D’Souza, Joy Herman, Rilson Cardoza, Shawn Alva, Sunil Prakash D’Almeida, Ashok Mathias and Ajith D’Costa.

‘United Coastal’ led by captain Rajkiran D’Souza, Sujith Monis, Sujan Monis, Akshay Baretta Rozario, Noel Machado, Savio Sequeira, Rohith D’Souza, Kiran Veigas, Wilroy, Joystan Lobo, Joseph Mary D’Souza, Naveen Rony D’Costa, Reevan D’Cunha, Prakash D’Souza, and Roshan D’Souza.

The event was organised with great professionalism by all the team members of the executive committee of Mangalorean Konkani Wing of the Indian Social Club, Muscat, with Ajith Walder as its convener, Loveline Rego: co-convener, Vijai D’Cunha: honorary treasurer, Ajith D’Costa: sports secretary, Adolf D’Souza: joint treasurer, Lancy Lobo: cultural secretary, Peter Fernandes: entertainment secretary, Silvia Dias: lady coordinator, Olivia Saldanha: children’s wing secretary.

The sponsors for the event were Technofit Trading LLC – Ligory D’Mello and Margret D’Mello, Gautam General Trading – Ahmed, Aisha Beauty Parlour – Gretta Fernandes and Sunil Fernandes, Zahrat Al Rawdha Trading. Oman Cricket Ground staffs and Anoop Cholath Candy were thanked. The mMedia and backdrop designing was handled by Vijai D’Cunha, and tea-coffee were sponsored by South Express Restaurant.

It was a wonderful opportunity for the players to test their mettle against formidable opponents and gain valuable experience. The six teams with their amazing players exhibited their extra ordinary talents, and it was a great entertainment for the crowd gathered.

MKW successfully demonstrated its ability to create memorable and inclusive sporting event, which marked their second biggest event of the year with huge participation and engaging experience.

Dear valued members,

We are thrilled to present Men’s Professional Tennex Cricket Tournament , on 13/10/2023 .
An incredible chance to showcase your cricket skills on the prestigious Oman Cricket – Al Amarath international green turf.

This event will be broadcast live on YouTube for a global audience.

We extend a warm invitation to all gentlemen to join this tournament and gain valuable international playing exposure.

Registration will follow a “first come, first served” basis, as we are only playing against four teams.

To secure your spot, please register your teams on or before September 25, 2023, by contacting Ajith D’Costa at 96973167 .Don’t miss this golden opportunity!

Regards,

Ajith Walder
Convener & EC, MKW-ISC

Report: Vijai Dcunha (Gkere)
Pics: Preetham Fernandes

Muscat, Aug 17: The Mangalorean Konkani Wing (MKW) of the Indian Social Club (ISC) held a very vibrant, colorful, fun-filled cultural mega event ‘Konkani Family Fiesta’ on August 11 at the Platinum and Gold Auditorium of Oman Avenues Mall.

It was a fun and frolic event with games, cultural show and live performances, which gave the large gathering of members and their families a day-long entertainment filled with joy and laughter, and who at the end carried away a big smile.

The event began with an opening note from the master of ceremony Peter Fernandes, who is the force behind the whole preparation of this event alongside all the executive committee members. The tunes of national anthem of Oman and India were then played while the whole gathering stood in attention. As a Mangalurean tradition and sign of welcoming guests before commencement of any event, a tray full of betel leaves and areca nuts, and a pot full of water gestured towards the gathering. This followed by a welcome note by the convener of the MKW Ajith Walder, who welcomed chief guests, dignitaries and all the members and their families of Konkani speaking community.

Mebal Pinto, general manager of Marmul Travel & Hospitality Group, and Alwyn Pinto, chief guests were then invited on stage and escorted by Ajith Walder and Loveline Rego co-convener respectively and were greeted with flower bouquets. The event was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp by the chief guests, Ajith Walder, the youngest and senior-most guests among the gathering and Ajith D’Costa and Adolf D’Souza from the executive committee as well.

Ajith Walder then delivered his maiden speech. He said the Indian Social Club Oman, which represents Indian art, culture and social service in Oman, has provided an opportunity to form linguistic wings, and among the other 30 wings, the Mangalorean Konkani Wing is a prominent part of the club. He also emphasized that the Konkani language is expected to give the club more strength in this regard. He also said, “Featuring and providing a platform for the new and the talented has been our purpose, while relentlessly nurturing to give new dimension to a God given talent is our fulfilling passion. We believe that the young and little have a great role to play in ensuring a bright future of our families and our community as a whole.” He also reiterated, “We serve for a ‘cause’ and thus members contributing to a good ‘cause’ is compassion and humanity.” In this context, he quoted Mother Theresa who once said, “It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”

He highlighted on the contribution made by the MKW in the past 6 years which has brought smiles in many faces. Through the Indian mission in Oman, the MKW contributed the essential things to the earthquake affected countries like Turkey and Syria in the past. The MKW also supported the travel, food and medical assistance to many during corona pandemic. It was all about trying to bring a small light in many lives, so this year also member’s contribution will go towards the needy, health and educational purposes of the deserving.

John Gonsalves, the vibrant community leader and former president of MCCP and GMCC and Joyce Gonsalves were then invited on stage and were requested to be the judge for the group games. They also been felicitated by Zibson Lewis by wrapping a shawl around their shoulders.

The guest audiences celebrating their birthday in the month of August were invited to the stage and a mass birthday Cake cutting ceremony was held. Sponsors, well-wishers were also felicitated with flower bouquets by Ajith Walder.

A ceremony of honouring the meritorious students of standard X and XII of the academic year 2022-23 was conducted by Meera Olivia Saldanha. Mebal Pinto honoured all the toppers of grade X and XII. Students who achieved more than 90% in grade X were Ransley D’Cunha, Nihan John Noronha, Nikhil George Noronha, Ronsy D’Souza, Clarita Saldanha and Lester Sheldon Andrade. The students who achieved more than 90% in grade XII were Rayner D’Cunha, Melina Natasha Goveas, and Merric Simon Lewis.

Peter Fernandes enthralled the audience with his skillful oration. The whole gathering divided into 6 groups, with each group having a captain to lead. ‘Kurlyo Group’ – led by Praveen Serra, ‘Sanktera Group’ – led by Flavia Dsouza, ‘Dhove Manji Group’ – led by Merita D’Souza, ‘Tarle Group’ – led by Shailesh Kutinha, ‘Vagolle Group’ – led by Reshma Pereira, and ‘Kampe Group’ – led by Noel Machado. Each of the group members were identified by colour ribbons tied to their wrist, with colours like red, yellow, green, navy blue, lavender, and white.

The groups then led to participate in the games and encouraged to earn points. All had actively participated with sporting spirit, zeal and enthusiasm. Peter Fernandes – compere and the core entertainer of the event ensured that everyone, regardless of the age participate and enjoy themselves in various competitive games and challenges. Selwin managed the scoreboard with timely update of points earned by each group.

It was then time for a sumptuous lunch. All gathering then stood up and recited salient prayer before lunch. A delicious lunch was served by South Express organized by Lancy Lobo.

Post lunch session begin soon thereafter. Solo singers/dancers and group singers/dancers were the true entertainers and left a mark of their own amongst music/dance lovers with their memorable presentations. Musical extravaganza comprising of a mash-up and exuberant performance by the Teams enthralled the audience. The cultural programmes of the event consisted of various dance numbers by talented people of all ages as well as evergreen musical numbers. Halfway through the programmes a light-hearted humorous standup comedy was performed by Rolson Cardoza to keep the spirit going. During the programme, raffle draws and a number of fun spot prizes with exciting surprises were conducted. The ladies and children ignited the stage with their awesome attire and stunning performances.

Group dance
Renessa Walder and Kings United Muscat
Anisha and Aman D’Costa
Rachel / Silvia

Solo dance
Riyona Ronald D’Souza
Sienna Reese Kutinna
Aldrean Moras
Janis Sequeira

Solo singing
Ivan Moras

Group singing
Rony Lobo/Kiran Crasta /Wishart D’Sa
Rony lobo/ Renita / Kiran

Duet singing
Renita /Joel (Finalist of MTG)

Stand-up comedy
Rolson Cardoza

Mouth organ
William Dsa

Group dance and Baila
Sachin Lobo, Naveen Mathias and Triven Goveas

The entire event was very eloquently compered in Konkani dialect by Peter Fernandes, and assisted by Silivia Dias and Meera Olivia Saldanha. At the end, housie-housie game was conducted by Peter Fernandes and Praveen Serra. The event was meticulously planned and executed by the entire MKW executive committee which include convener Ajith Walder, co-convener Loveline Rego, treasurer Vijai D’Cunha, joint treasurer Adolf D’Souza, lady co-ordinator Silvia Dias, cultural secretary Lancy Lobo, sports secretary Ajith D’Costa, entertainment secretary Peter Fernandes and children’s wing secretary Olivia Meera Saldanha.

Vijai D’Cunha in his thank you note expressed the committee’s indebted gratitude to all the sponsors, well-wishers, participating teams, volunteers, and all those who supported to host this event successfully.

The volunteers and event supporters were Zibson Lewis Bramhavar, Lawrence D’Souza, Hevin Joyal D’Souza, Mark Saldanha, Jason Cardozo, Ashok Mathias, Thomas Pinto, Andril Lobo, and Praveen D’Souza Ruzai, DJ by Loveline Rego, Power Point presentation by Robert Saldhana, and photography by Preetham Fernandes. The registration counter in-charge were: Rayner D’Cunha, Reshma D’Costa, Mamta D’Cunha, Freeda Serra, Anitha Lobo and Ashwin. The videography was handled by Rolson Cardoza. The website and media in-charge was Vijai D’Cunha.

While the gold sponsors of the year were Mrs & Mr Ligory & Margaret D’ Mello (M/s Technofit Trading LLC), the support and event sponsors were M/s Ocean Ray Cargo LLC, Vijai D’Cunha, AGM (Marmul Travel & Hospitality Group), Raphael D’Souza, partner (M/s Muscat Golden Services LLC), Shaji Thomas, MD (M/s Ababeel Trading LLC), Sunil D’Souza, CEO (Travel Point LLC), Clifford Sanctis, partner (M/s Hydrotech), Dilip Correa (Sky United Logistics), M/s Swiftly, Shiv Gupta, partner, Zaharat Al Rowdha Trading, Raphael Quadros, partner. M/s Telents, Baltazar Fernandes, and M/s Oasis Water LLC, Malabar Gold. The MKA is also thankful to Philomena Mendonca and Mrs & Mr Ivan Moras. The special cake for the grand event was from Beakers Den by Reena Matahias.

The programme ended with a bang, with everybody on the dance floor moving to the latest dance hits played back-to-back by the DJ. The event was attended by large number of families from Indian diaspora in Oman. The meticulous planning, team effort, talented artistes, generous sponsors, and a very appreciative audience led to the huge success of the MKW’s first event of the year. It was indeed a memorable day and a day to cherish.