Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 27: Annual Sports Meet 2024 of Delhi Public School (DPS) Jammu was inaugurated here today by Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, ARI & Training.
Nuzhat Gul, Secretary J&K Sports Council; Aneesa Nabi, Senior Project Manager J&K Rural Livelihood Mission; Aman Gupta, reputed sportsperson; Archit Puri, Director PBI India and a distinguished DPS alumnus with Sidhani Singh, International Soft Tennis player and DPS alumna and Soham Kamotra, International Chess Master also DPS alumnus were also present on this occasion along with Dr. Ritu Singh, Pro-Vice Chairperson of DPS Jammu, S.S Sodhi, Director, DPS Jammu, Principal, staff and others.
The theme of the event ‘Khwahishon Ki Udaan- Celebrating Social Bonds, Inclusion and Peace’ encapsulated the spirit of unity and excellence, with over 2,000 students participating in various athletic demonstrations and events.
The guests were presented tokens of appreciation, including potted plants, Khadi certificates and handcrafted paintings by Dr. Ritu Singh.
Declaring the Sports Meet open, the chief guest, Satish Sharma released balloons, symbolizing the boundless aspirations of students.
He remarked: “Sports have the power to unite and inspire.”
Lighting of Sports Torch by the chief guest and other dignitaries symbolized the students’ passion for excellence.
Nuzhat Gul and Aneesa Nabi also spoke on the occasion.
S.S Sodhi, Director DPS Jammu recalled the role played by Ajatshatru Singh as a Sports Minister from 1996-2002 and his contribution for children in sports.
Earlier, Ruchi Chabra, Principal, DPS Jammu delivered welcome address.
The day began with a melodious rendition by the school choir, ‘Hum Rahi Hain, Hum Saathi Hain’.
The event saw spirited participation in sports events such as Ball & Cone Race, Sack Race, Ladder & Hurdle Race, Hoop Rolling Race, Ball Balancing Race, Skip & Run Race, Stick & Cone Balancing Race and 200 m, 400 m and 4×100 m relay races.
The event concluded with vote of thanks by Meenu Gupta, Vice Principal, DPS Jammu.
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