Dec 19, 2017: St Agnes PU College, Mangaluru took out a Grand Rally to celebrate Venizeia Carlo’s amazing win at the Asian Power Lifting Championship held in Alappuzha, Kerala. Venizeia and her parents were escorted by the band in a procession to the main gate of St Agnes College, Bendur where many dignitaries felicitated her. The chief guest of the function MLA J R Lobo spoke in glowing terms about Venizeia and spoke about her dedication, hard work and commitment that had reaped dividends in terms of accolades and recognition.
The city corporation commissioner Mr Nazeer Mohammed, Venizeia’s coach Mr Satish Kudroli a recipient of Eklavya Award and coach for Karnataka Power Lifting Federation, Provincial Superior Sr Carmel Rita A.C, Sr Dr Jeswina A.C, Principal St Agnes Autonomous College, Sr Shamita AC, Principal, St Agnes PU College and heads of various St Agnes Group of Institutions. Mrs Anita Dehnugar, PTA Vice President, Mr Dennis DSilva, Mr Pradeep DSouza, Deputy Director, Dept of Youth Empowerment and Sports DK, Mr Ronald Fernandes, Bureau Chief, Deccan Herald and President of Press Club and Media Personnel were present on the occasion.
Venizeia Carlo thanked her father who inspired her and was the wind beneath her wings, and her coach who helped her to grow in stature in her chosen field. Mrs Shailaja, Kannada Lecturer compered the event. Mrs Lovina Aranha and Mrs Tressie Menezes were the coordinators of the event. After the felicitation ceremony, amidst a rousing reception from her peers Venizeia and her parents standing atop a specially arranged jeep were taken in a procession accompanied by the staff and students of St Agnes PU College. The Victory rally traversed Upper Bendore, Kadri, Shivbagh in an event to remember.
