Moodubelle: Two days annual sports held in St. Lawrence Composite PU College

By Eugene Moodubelle
Pictures by Anil Alva
Bellevision Media Network

Moodubelle, 30 October 2010: In bright sunshine and amidst a lot of enthusiasm among the students, two days annual sports meet was organized in St. Lawrence Composite PU College in the sprawling college ground on Friday, 29th and Saturday 30th October 2010 in which PUC and high school students participated in large numbers.

 

The inauguration of the annual sports-meet was held on Friday, 29th October 2010 at 9.15 am. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Correspondent of the parish educational institutions presided over the inaugural function. Ronald Saby D’Souza, the past student of the institution and former president of Bellevision (UAE) was the chief guest. The other guests of honour included: Mrs. Jacintha Aranha, president of the Belle Grama Panchayat, A. G. D’Souza, member of the panchayat, Devdas Hebbar, president of the Old Students Association, Mrs. Shilpa Nayak, president of the Parents-Teachers Association, Henry Fernandes, vice president of the Parish Pastoral Council, J.B. Miranda, former principal of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva, Rapahel Aranha, headmaster of the Church Aided Higher Primary School, Fr. Lancy Saldanha, headmaster of St. Lawrence English Medium School, Fr. Maxim Pinto, Director of Assisi Nilaya, Benedict Martis, former president of the Lions Club of Moodubelle and P.D. Kamath, former lecturer of St. Lawrence PU College.

 

Fr. Paul Sequeira, principal of St. Lawrence PU College welcomed the guests following which Ronald Saby D’Souza, the chief guest of the function received the salute of different squads during march past. The sports flag was hoisted by Mrs. Jacintha Aranha and the sports flame was ceremonially lighted by A.G. D’Souza to the accompaniment of the burst firecracker of firecrackers.

 

Addressing the students, Ronald Saby D’Souza said that sports gives great happiness and kindles enthusiasm not only among those who participate in the sports and athletic meets but also to those who witness these events.  He further said that the spirit of sportsmanship is very Important in the lives of everyone as it will take us a long way in our career and life. Wishing all the competitors best of luck, Ronald Saby D’Souza  declared the  annual sports meet of St. Lawrence Composite PU College open.

 

Following the formal inauguration of the annual sports meet,  the College Pupil Leader, Kum. Deeksha administered the oath to all sports boys and girls.

 

In his presidential message, Fr. Joswey Fernandes emphasized on the dictum of ‘Healthy mind in a healthy body’. He further said that sports play an important role in the development of the personality    of an individual and helps in the integral growth of a person.

 

Mrs. B.E. Chandrakala anchored the inaugural function and Mrs. B.N. Shamala proposed  the vote of thanks.

 

Following the inaugural function, the sports meet was held in running, jumping and throwing events. For both high school and PU College there were 59 events. There were two groups among the  PUC students-boys and girls. The high school students were divided into four groups-junior boys and girls  and senior boys and girls.

 

 

The events were completed at around 2 pm on Saturday, 30th October 2010. The penultimate 3000 meters race for the girls and 5000 meters race for boys were the last competitions that really tested the stamina of the students. In 3000 meters run for girls, Akshaya Kunder secured the first position and in the 5000 meters run for the boys Melroy Rodrigues secured the first place.

 

At the conclusion of the annual sport meet, the following students were declared as the champions on the bass of the highest points secured by the individual athletes in their  respective groups.

 

The Champions for the year 2010-2011 are the following:

High School: Section:
Junior Boys:  Jeston Amith Sequeira (21 points); Junior Girls: Susan Miliinda D’Souza (16 points)
Senior Boys: Manikanta, Purushottama and Akshath (15 points each); Senior Girls: Shilpa (25 points)

 

PU College Section:
Boys: Vijay (15 points); Girls: Shruthi S. (11 points)

 

Team Championship - Boys: Bapuji Squad-I (459 points); Shivaji Squad-II (143 points); Sardarji-III (80 points); Netaji-IV (60)
Team Championship - Girls: Shanti-I (111 points); Keerthi-II (94 points); Preethi-III (66 points); Neethi-IV (25 points)

 

The two days annual sports meet was conducted by the Physical Training teachers- Jagdish D.J. and Valerian Crasta with the help of all other teaching and non-teaching staff under the supervision and guidance of Fr. Paul Sequeira. A large number of students participated in various events. There were also a large number of student spectators who cheered the competitors.
Following the end of the annual sports meet at 2 pm, the sports flame was extinguished and the flag was lowered which was handed over to the Principal ceremonially by the champions of the annual sports meet.