Puttur: Annual Athletic Meet of St Philomena PU College
Bellevision Media Network
Puttur, Nov 21, 2014: St Philomena PU College organized the Annual Athletic Meet 2014-15 at College grounds, here on Thursday November 20.
The day began with a short inauguration programme. The inauguration commenced with an invocation song by Sahana Rao and group. This was followed by the colourful March Past led by the sports secretary Joshua Nehal. Each class ensured their 100 percent participation. This was an opportunity for the students to display their strength, stamina and sporting ability and reiterated the point that sports is integral in the St Philomena PU College.
The chief guest of the inaugural function was Everest Rodrigues, physical director of Government First Grade College, Bettampady. Fr Antony Prakash Monteiro, campus director and chairman of PG studies received the guard of honor from the students. Everest Rodrigues declared the meet open by releasing a bunch of balloons. The College flag was hoisted by the guest of honor, Professor Leo Noronha, principal of St Philomena College.
The most glittering part of the day was when the torch was carried by the National Level Swimmer Vaishnav Hegde accompanied by the other sportspersons of the college.
Speaking on the occasion, Everest said, ‘The place which has more playgrounds has less number of hospitals. We should make fitness as our culture. Now-a-days, we see the youngsters suffering from asthama, knee pain and lower-back ache. It is mainly because they have become very inactive in their life style. Any education is incomplete without sports and games. It will help in enhancing the children’s mental and physical growth.’
Professor Leo said, ‘The three important things to be a good sportsperson is discipline, ethics of the games and physical fitness.’ He encouraged the athletes to lift their performance by several notches.
Fr Monteiro in his presidential address said, ‘Difficulties make us strong. Ground is the best place where we are formed. Remembering the sportsperson who have made our college proud with their extraordinary performances in district, state, national and international level, he called upon the students to shine in the world of sports.’ He concluded by saying winning or losing is secondary, what matters at the end of the day is the satisfaction within of giving our best.
ll PCMB B won the first prize for the March Past. The second and third prize was won by I PCMS and l PCMB B respectively.
Oswald Rodrigues, headmaster of St Philomena High School was also present.
Fr Vijay Lobo, principal of St Philomena PU College welcomed the gathering. The physical director Prakash proposed the vote of thanks. Chemistry lecturer Prashanth Bhat compered the programme.
There was excitement in the air. The first annual sports meet was in full action and will always remain a memorable one.