Sports Day 2k24
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.