Shepherds International Academy holds 4th annual sports day
Mangaluru, January 6, 2024: Shepherds International Academy (SIA) conducted its 4th Annual Sports Day on January 6, 2024, at Mangala Stadium. The event witnessed the active participation of students, staff, and guests, featuring various sports competitions.
The opening ceremony commenced with the school flag hoisting by Chief Guest D.M. Aslam, President of the Dakshina Kannada District Football Association, and Anup Nair, Senior HR of ABB in Dubai. School officials, including Chairman Ar Mohammed Nissar and Principal Lubna Banu, were present.
The day included a march past by Capella and Sirius Houses, a mass drill by students, and a performance by Montessori children on the theme of Chandrayan3. Karate competition winners were acknowledged, and Chief Guests commended the school's management for their support.
Various races and games, such as 25, 50, and 100-meter races, hula hoop race, rabbit-turtle race, obstacle races, and three-legged race, took place. Team Sirius emerged as the overall champion.
The closing ceremony featured the lowering of the school flag by chief guests Likitha K.V, Rajitha Madhuraj, and Sharvari Shetty, along with Principal Lubna Banu. The event concluded with the national anthem.
The 4th Annual Sports Day at SIA focused on promoting physical fitness and instilling qualities like determination, teamwork, and leadership among students.
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Union Minister Kishan Reddy leads 'Sundays On Cycle' in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): Union Minister G Kishan Reddy joined the Hyderabad edition of 'Sundays On Cycle' here and highlighted that initiatives like 'Fit India' movement are crucial to preserving and strengthening the potential of the country's vast human capital.
Following his address, the Union Minister for Coal and Mines cycled through the streets of Hyderabad in a show of support for Fit India, alongside badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, officials from the Sports Authority of India, sportspersons, and fitness enthusiasts.
In a post on 'X', Reddy said: "In my address, I spoke about how changes in lifestyle, dietary habits, inadequate physical activity, and environmental factors are contributing to a rise in health concerns, particularly obesity".
He emphasised that only when citizens are healthy, meaningful contributions to the well-being of families, communities, and the nation can be made.
The Sports Authority of India, in collaboration with the Telangana government, organised the 57th edition of Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' in the city.
The event featured a mass cycling rally of approximately six kilometres, starting and concluding at Gachibowli Stadium, along with fitness demonstrations such as yoga, warm-up exercises, and community engagement activities.
