Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 30: KV Bantalab celebrated its Annual Sports Day with pomp and show at Vidyalaya premises, here today.
Shakti Raj Parihar, MLA Doda was the chief guest on the occasion, while Kuldeep Singh, vice president, BJP West and CR Bhagat, Principal KV Damana were among the other dignitaries.
V Santhosh Kumar, Principal of the Vidyalaya, in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of games and sports in students’ life and expressed his gratitude to KVS for providing all kinds of facilities for its students to make up their personality.
The programme began with the flag hoisting and flying of colorful balloons in the air by all the Chief Guest followed by a beautiful welcome song presented by the tiny-tots of the Vidyalaya.
Speaking on the occasion the chief guest, Mr Parihar stressed on the need of opening Kendriya Vidyalayas in every district as it is an ever growing organization and is providing quality school education in the country, where students from every walk of life can sit together and study.
He advised students to excel in academics on par with games & sports and declared the sports meet open.
The celebrations began with a march past by all the four houses followed by an Oath Ceremony by Akash Saproo National Player in Cricket.
Students participated in various races, athletics and sports activities and the winners of various competitions were awarded with medals and certificates by the chief guest on the occasion, for their academics as well as sports achievements. The teachers were also awarded for their academic achievements.
Shriniwas Sharma, PET of the School presented vote of thanks. More than 800 students took part in different events in the mega event of Sports Day.
The day ended with the National Anthem.