REPORT ON ANNUAL SPORTS DAY 2016-17 FOR GRADE-VI TO X

There was excitement in the air. The collective heartbeats of hundreds could be heard.

The ground was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome atmosphere at the venue

B.P.Ed ground on 28th & 29th January 2017 as it was National Public School, Kengeri,

Bangalore’s first Annual Sports Meet.

The programme began with the lighting lamp and invocation song. The chief guest,

Sri. K.P. Gopal Krishna, the founder chairman NPS Group of Institution graced the

occasion. Sri V. Somanna, the Member of Legislative Council was the Guest of Honour.

Along with them were the Chairperson Mr. Avinash H.E, Secretary Smt. Divya. B.S, VSS

Chairman, Sri Naveen and Principal NPS, Kengeri, Mrs. Geeta Dikshit were the other

dignitaries who graced the occasion.

Principal speaking on the occasion urged everyone to run, their own marathon of life

choosing the righteous path.

The chief guest in his address said students and teachers must update and keep abreast

with the changing scenario.

The chief guest hoisted the flag signalling the start of the Sports Meet. After the inspection

of the four houses NICON, MAXIMS, REGULUS AND PERICLES by the Chief Guest, the

March Past and Oath Taking Ceremony followed. The oath was administered by Master

Dhruv Mangesh of Grade X, the sports Captain and the students solemnly pledged to

uphold the spirit of true sportsmanship. The Chief Guest declared the meet open and then

followed the arrival of the torch.

The students displayed a wide array of colourful and reverberant events such as Band

Display, Hula Hoops, yoga and pyramid, Aerobic dance(Boys), contemporary dance and

Aerobic Dance (Girls). The displays mesmerized the audience with the energetic

performances.

This preceded the track and field events - 100m running race (Boys and Girls), 200m

running race (Boys and Girls), 400m running race (Boys and Girls), 4 X 100m Relay (Boys

and Girls) and Shot put (Boys and Girls).

These events, for students under the category 12 years, 14 years and 16 years, were

conducted to keep the sportsman spirit alive among the students. The day was filled with

exciting victories and near misses for all the houses.

The guests, dignitaries, guardians and teachers were highly pleased at their performance.

The winners were awarded medals and certificate by the chief guest, dignitaries, principal

and coordinators.

The Rolling Trophy for the leading house was bagged by Nicon. The best athlete for the

year 2016-17 was adjudged. They were Master Shishir Biddappa, Master Mayur .C and

Kumari Ashwikaa .B.

The day ended with a cheerful note, heralding the year 2016-17, also filled with promises

for all the young sports enthusiasts.