PANJIM: Ankush Naik defeated Andrew Fernandes to clinch the all-Merces carrom tournament, organised by Merces Club, Merces. The winner was awarded a cash prize of Rs 5000 plus trophy, while the runner up had to settle for Rs 3000 and a trophy.
The semi-finalists, Anil Prabhudesai and Syed Khalifa were awarded Rs 1000 and a trophy each. Avdoot Kalangutkar was declared as the best promising player.
The president of the club Avito Fernandes welcomed the gathering and briefly spoke of the history of the club while the treasurer Grabriel Braganza proposed the vote of thanks.