Thursday, December 5, 2013

Annual Sports Day at Kendriya Vidyalaya Gangtok

GANGTOK, 04 Dec: The 36th annual sports day of Kendriya Vidyalaya Gangtok was held at the Vidyalaya Playground here today. Brig. HS Madan [Deputy GOC, 17 Mtn. Division] was present as the chief guest along with a host of guests and parents.
A press release informs that the day’s programme began with the chief guest declaring the annual sports meet open. Events included some interesting ones like Banana Race, Spoon Race and Relay Race.
Brig. Madan gave away the certificates, prizes and trophies to the winners of different events. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the importance of sports and games, team spirit and competitive attitude. He appreciated the enthusiasm of the children, the hard-work of the teachers and leadership of the Principal to organize such a grand Sports Meet that would inculcate different values and inspire them to pursue their career in sports.
Principal Anjani Kumar, in his welcome address highlighted the mission of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan that aims at holistic development of the students through curricular, co-curricular and sports activities. Despite infrastructure constraints in a place like Gangtok for sports, KV-Gangtok ensures all provisions for the students for games and sports, he said.
Besides, the students of this Vidyalaya have excelled in KVS Regional and National Level Sports events and have brought laurels to the institution, he added.
Milli Laber [PET, KV Gangtok] was the Convener of the Meet. Swaminath [PGT Maths] proposed the vote of thanks and singing of the National Anthem marked the closing of the sports meet, the release adds.

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