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Mangaluru, Nov 9 : St Agnes PU College held its Annual Sports Day on 8 November 2024. It was a dynamic and spirited event, which featured a band and guard of honour accorded to the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr Umesh Aiyappa, Sub Inspector of Police, Kadri Station, and Dr Sr Maria Roopa, Joint Secretary, St Agnes Institutions, Vice Principal Sr Janet Sequeira, Mrs Jayashree, the Physical Director, faculty, PTA Vice President, Dr Divya Damodar, PTA Joint Secretary, Mrs Shahida Ashraf, and all the dignitaries. The chief guest, along with the Vice Principal and the Physical Director, hoisted the flag. Thereafter, he met each of the marching contingents. In his address to the students, he commended them for their discipline and emphasized the importance of dedicating time to sports in today’s technology-driven world. He highlighted that physical and mental fitness are the cornerstones for a successful life.

The torch relay led by the Sports Secretary, Ms Diksha Karkera, and the national-level players was indeed a splendid sight and evoked a sense of pride. The state-level players marched in a dignified fashion as they carried the flag. The NCC students of the Army and Air Wing marched in unison to the beat of the band, exemplifying stamina, endurance, and discipline. The sports meet was then declared open with the release of the balloons by the chief guest, the Vice Principal, Sr Janet, and the other dignitaries. Ms Diksha, the Sports Secretary, administered the oath and galvanised the teams to aim for the stars.

The inaugural event was anchored by Nireeksha Noronha from II HEPP and Chaithali from II CEBA, who ensured that the function unfolded seamlessly. Ms Raina DSouza, Lecturer from the Department of Chemistry, warmly welcomed the gathering, while Rishel Sequeira from II SEBA delivered the vote of thanks.

The March Past competition, where students exuded confidence, discipline, and coordination, was judged by a distinguished panel, including Mr Mohan Bengre, Physical Director at Govindasa PU College and Mr Jagadeesh, Physical Director at Padua PU College. The cheering teams enthusiastically encouraged the contestants of the various track and field events and added a festive vibe to the occasion. The impressive Overall Championship was won by II PCMC ‘D’ batch, Prapthi U Shetty and Mishel Sweedal Pereira aced the individual championships.

Shreshta from II PCMC ably conducted the valedictory session in the afternoon, while Sanidhya from I PCMB effusively welcomed the gathering, and Neena from I PCMB rendered the vote of thanks. The Vice Principal, Sr Janet Sequeira, and Dr PV Shobha, Dept. of Hindi, distributed prizes to the winners. The Vice Principal officially declared the sports meet closed, which was followed by the lowering of the flag and the singing of the national anthem.