The Hindi slogan writing was part of the Hindi Diwas and Hindi Pakhwara 2022 programmes organised by North Indians Association under the guidance and support of Indian Embassy in Qatar
Sharon Menezes with her trophy and certificate.
THE GOAN NETWORK | DOHA
Sharon Leonora Menezes, a Grade 8 student of DPS- Modern Indian School Doha, has won the second prize in inter school Hindi Slogan Writing Competition held in Doha recently.
The Hindi slogan writing was part of the Hindi Diwas and Hindi Pakhwara 2022 programmes organised by North Indians Association under the guidance and support of Indian Embassy in Qatar and comprised a series of competitions which included Poem Recitation, Essay Writing, Slogan writing, Debate, Speech and which were conducted in different categories for the students of Indian schools in Qatar.
Her school team stood first in the team category in the contest which was held as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Several functions and programmes are organised by various schools and institutions in association with the Indian Embassy in Qatar as part of 75th year of India’s independence from British rule.
Besides Sharon, her schoolmates who brought laurels to her school in the same competition were: Swara Vikas Thakre - (Story Telling First Prize), Ayesha Falak - (Story Telling Second Prize), Mehull Girdhar - (Hindi Debate First Prize), Krisha Sharma - (Hindi Speech First Prize), Sambhav Kumar Singh - (Hindi Speech Third Prize), Gargi Vivek kanade - (Hindi Elocution Third Prize).
Her slogan at the competition was related to Atmanirbhar Bharat: “स्वदेशी वस्तुओ को अपनाकर आत्मनिर्भर भारत बनाएँ, कुछ इस तरह हम आज़ादी का अमृत महोत्सव मनाएँ।"
She is the daughter of Siviard Leonard Paul Menezes and Roselina Siviard Menezes, who trace their roots to Nadora village in North Goa.
This is the first time she is winning a Hindi slogan writing contest and she gave all the credit to her Hindi teachers and other teachers of the school for preparing, motivating and encouraging her and the other members of the school team before and during the event.
“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all the teachers of the school and especially to Suhaila Mohsin, Head of Department of Hindi at our school and to other teachers for all the hard work they have done in training us and helping ahead of the event,” said Sharon, who is also into singing and music.
“Yes, I love to play music and currently I am learning to play the keyboard. I have taken part in quite a few solo singing competitions and won a few awards, thanks in a large measure to the encouragement I am getting from my parents and other well-wishers,” she said.
Sharon has not limited her extracurricular activities only to music and singing but is also a keen sports-centric girl and in her free time indulges in sports.
“I love to play basketball and badminton and I have represented my school in both games. I train regularly in both games on a planned and defined schedule in consultation with my basketball, badminton coaches, who impart coaching at the day academies in Qatar.”
As for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, she is all excited and ready to see the champion footballers in action and she has a few favourite ones too.
“I would love to see Portugal and Argentina in action and if luck clicks, shake hands or take a picture with Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Lionel Messi of Argentina. I am looking forward to a dream final between Argentina and Portugal, hopefully, that happens and the two teams meet in the title clash, let the best team win,” said Sharon, whose parents have been based in Qatar for the last eight years.
