Annual Sports meet In My School
My school recently hosted its annual sports meet with more than 150 students participating in it. The event took place at University Sports Pavilion. Spectators witnessed a variety of activities. Our school has always valued the role of sports in the development of its students. My physical fitness sir, Mr. Sun and other teachers makes sure that all the students are active in sports or in any other extracurricular activities.
The chief guest for the event was Mr.Manoj Sudhakar, retired physical fitness teacher of our school. Some of the other dignitaries who accompanied him to grace the occasion were Mr. Fernando, Mr Angre and Mr. Cooper. These three men were senior physical training teachers of other schools. Our Principle accompanied the chief guest and other dignitaries for a tree plantation activity in the school compound. Following the plantation, the guests were ushered to the school ground where all were presented with a bouquet. This marked the beginning of the opening ceremony.
Senior students presented a welcome song following with the annual sports report of the school. The Principal proudly announced that 15 students were sent for the national level sports meet held in Kolkata and they had won many medals for the school. He congratulated them through the on-going event.
The chief guest then declared the sports meet open by unfurling the school flag. Students displayed a coordinated March Past in groups of four houses —Sincerity. Equality, Fraternity and Liberty. The fifth and sixth group comprised of Scouts and Guides. The March Past was led by sports captains and the Parade Commander, Kashinath Kadam. The sportsman’s oath was taken by Harshada Mhaske who represented the school at the national level in table tennis. This was followed by the torch relay performed by students who had represented the school at the national level in different fields of sports.
Various performances were put up by the students. Human pyramid presenting a display of archery was one of the most important attractions of the event. I had taken part in it. This presented the physical and mental strength of students.
At the end of the grand event, awards were distributed to the winners. Students who had represented the school at the national level were also felicitated through the ceremony. The chief guest then addressed the sports meet followed by a vote of thanks to all. The sports meet concluded with the National Anthem.
