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JAMMU: Jodhamal Public School (JPS) celebrated its 10th Annual Sports Day on Sunday.
Former Director General of Police and presently the Member of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Dr Ashok Bhan was the Chief Guest and Chairman of the School, Nandan Kuthiala was the Guest of Honour on the occasion.
The event started with lighting of torch, followed by March Past by Jodhamal Scouts and Guides and a welcome speech by the Head Girl, Raggad Rafiq.
Welcoming the guests, parents and all the students, Principal, Tirlok Singh Bist said today is a day when students are freed from the classroom to jump and run around. It is a day for mothers to wear their best and fathers to cheer their wards. It is a day when children who may struggle with academic subjects, show that they can run faster and jump higher than anyone else.
The students showcased their multifaceted talents in the many events like 200 Meters Race, 4 x 100 Meters Relay Race, Fireman Lift, Lemon Spoon Race, Hurdle Race, Swimming, Sack Race and Let Us Go to the School.
An array of rainbow colours and eloquence was displayed via the Football Dance and Aerobics. A well synchronised Martial Arts demonstration by the Taekwondo students added charm to the show.
Dr Bhan said that he was delighted to watch the synchronised march past and other athletic activities. He appreciated the various events organised by the school and emphasised the importance of sport activities and said it is a vision of the school to develop according to their potential and nurture their skills. It helps in developing the various skills like intelligence, logistic and intra structural potentialities, he said and encouraged the students and motivated them to bring more laurels to the school in the future. The winners were honoured by the Chief Guest.
The Cork Shield was received by the Challenge House. The overall Football Trophy went to Discovery House, the overall Basketball Trophy was given to Discovery House and the overall Swimming Trophy was presented to Challenge House. The overall Skating Trophy was conferred to Enterprise House. Nandan Kuthiala presented a memento to the Chief Guest.
