Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 9: The three day Annual Sports Day at Air Force School, Satwari concluded here today.
Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, R S Chib, was the chief guest on the occasion.
Highlighting the importance of celebration of Sports Day in educational institutions, Chib said that it provides a platform to students to exhibit and polish their sports talent besides honouring them for excellence in co-curricular.
Chib appreciated the whole management for holding such a morale-boosting programme and hoped that the school will continue to organize such events with same enthusiasm and devotion.
Elaborating the significance of sports in life, Chib said that sports inculcate a sense of discipline, team spirit and self control among the youth besides strengthening their physical and mental health.
He lauded the role of defence forces in imparting quality education to the wards of defence personnel and civilians as well side by side protecting the country from the enemy.
Principal of the school Vikesh Sandhal highlighted the achievements and annual activities of the school in sports and academics as well.
The students presented various sports events and colourful cultural bonanza.
Later, Chib presented trophies and certificates to the students who were adjudged first, second and third in various Sports Competitions.
Among others present were Secretary, J&K State Sports Council, Dalip Thussu Director, Youth Services and Sports Jaipal Singh, DIG, Dr Kamal Saini, Chairman Air Force school Jammu Air Commodore PE Patange YSM, VM the AOC Air Force Station Jammu, the Dy Chairman of Air Force School Jammu Gp Cpt S Pati Chief Administrative Officer Air Force Station Jammu, Shri ID Soni, the State Commissioner Scouts and Guides and Wing Cdr MM Joshi (Retd) Zonal Commissioner Scouts and Guides. Flt Lt Karishma Sethi, Offr-in-charge Air Force School Jammu and Vivek Sandhal Principal AFS Jammu. Mamta Patange, President AFFWA(L).
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