The event featured the best of the best from the four categories - Table Topic, Humorous, Evaluation, and International Speech - with contestants from India, the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar.
The event chair Sabari Prasad (Division F director D116) with the support of 100 plus members from different parts of the world came together to organise the event. World Malayalam Toastmasters chair George Meladan welcomed. The event was inaugurated by past international president Deepak Menon and Region 11 adviser Sundaresan Rajeswar.
The highlights were keynote speeches by renowned poet and Kerala Sahitya Academy president K Sachidanandan and noted Indian illusionist and motivational speaker Gopinath Muthukad. A Banner Parade of 37 clubs from around the world was led by Sheeba Premugh and Balkees.
The master of ceremonies Ruby Sameer and Shybu Valavil managed the event with the help of hosts Mubarak Hussain and Shanid Kunnumal and co-hosts Ranjith Sukumar, Edison George, Shihab Karim and Munny Raja. Contest chairs Bijo P Babu, Fousi Laiju, Ramadas and Balkees Nazar were supported by timers Ajoy Jacob, Abhijith, Nijana and Ilias.
More than 300 members and guests around the globe witnessed performances by 40 contestants. Chief judges Pavithra Philip, Dileep Kumar, Sabeena M K and George Thomas along with about 40 anonymous judges supported by tally counters Saju Thomas, Ajeesh, Beena Tomy and Sunil Mathoor selected the Best of the Best speakers from the four categories.
The first, second and third place winners are as follows: Table Topic contest: Sreekala Gopinath (Qatar), Manoj Joseph (India), Premugh Bose (Kuwait). Humorous Speech contest: Sreekala Gopinath (Qatar), Habeeb Ambadan (Saudi Arabia), Simi Adarsh (UAE). Evaluation contest: Ajit G Nair (UAE), Premugh Bose (Kuwait), Binu M Sankaran (Saudi Arabia). International Speech contest: Shaiju Dhamani (Qatar), Jyothy Pradeep (India), Libi Pappachan James (Saudi Arabia).
The special achievements by clubs and members around the world were recognised by Shanil Palliyil. The curtain raiser for next year's World Malayalam Annual Toastmaster Speech Contest, 'Sargalayam 2023' in Saudi Arabia was carried out by Rashid Ali and incoming event chair Safare Mohamed.
District 116 director Manzoor Moideen, District 116 programme quality director Rajesh V C, and the World Malayalam Toastmaster core committee members Raghavan Menon, Rashid Ali, Naranyan M and Deepa Surendran offered felicitations.
Event co-chair Anil Prakash and PR manager Bindu Pillai proposed a vote of thanks on the respective days. The event was adjourned by chair Sabari Prasad.
The event chair Sabari Prasad (Division F director D116) with the support of 100 plus members from different parts of the world came together to organise the event. World Malayalam Toastmasters chair George Meladan welcomed. The event was inaugurated by past international president Deepak Menon and Region 11 adviser Sundaresan Rajeswar.
The highlights were keynote speeches by renowned poet and Kerala Sahitya Academy president K Sachidanandan and noted Indian illusionist and motivational speaker Gopinath Muthukad. A Banner Parade of 37 clubs from around the world was led by Sheeba Premugh and Balkees.
The master of ceremonies Ruby Sameer and Shybu Valavil managed the event with the help of hosts Mubarak Hussain and Shanid Kunnumal and co-hosts Ranjith Sukumar, Edison George, Shihab Karim and Munny Raja. Contest chairs Bijo P Babu, Fousi Laiju, Ramadas and Balkees Nazar were supported by timers Ajoy Jacob, Abhijith, Nijana and Ilias.
More than 300 members and guests around the globe witnessed performances by 40 contestants. Chief judges Pavithra Philip, Dileep Kumar, Sabeena M K and George Thomas along with about 40 anonymous judges supported by tally counters Saju Thomas, Ajeesh, Beena Tomy and Sunil Mathoor selected the Best of the Best speakers from the four categories.
The first, second and third place winners are as follows: Table Topic contest: Sreekala Gopinath (Qatar), Manoj Joseph (India), Premugh Bose (Kuwait). Humorous Speech contest: Sreekala Gopinath (Qatar), Habeeb Ambadan (Saudi Arabia), Simi Adarsh (UAE). Evaluation contest: Ajit G Nair (UAE), Premugh Bose (Kuwait), Binu M Sankaran (Saudi Arabia). International Speech contest: Shaiju Dhamani (Qatar), Jyothy Pradeep (India), Libi Pappachan James (Saudi Arabia).
The special achievements by clubs and members around the world were recognised by Shanil Palliyil. The curtain raiser for next year's World Malayalam Annual Toastmaster Speech Contest, 'Sargalayam 2023' in Saudi Arabia was carried out by Rashid Ali and incoming event chair Safare Mohamed.
District 116 director Manzoor Moideen, District 116 programme quality director Rajesh V C, and the World Malayalam Toastmaster core committee members Raghavan Menon, Rashid Ali, Naranyan M and Deepa Surendran offered felicitations.
Event co-chair Anil Prakash and PR manager Bindu Pillai proposed a vote of thanks on the respective days. The event was adjourned by chair Sabari Prasad.
