A three-day grand annual sports fest ‘Mashaal 2015’ had an enthusiastic kick-start here on Wednesday.
Organised by Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS) the annual sports meet was inaugurated by Professor HS Yadav, Director Physical Education Department Barkatullah University. During the inaugural ceremony Principal of college Fr Joseph PP, Director Fr Johnny PJ, vice principal Sr lizzy Jose and the HOD’s of various departments were present.
Further, a huge crowd of enthusiastic students were a part of the sports meet on Wednesday. The sports meet would continue till February 28 where the children will be a part of various fun filled games.
While talking to The Pioneer, Principal Fr Dr Joseph PP said, “BSSS believes in churning cent percent potential of its students whether it is academics, or extracurricular activities. Further, with organizing this sports fest for long three days we are aiming to prepare the students for real life situations where they will face failure and success both.” Mashaal is just not a three day sports event but an effort to keep the spirit of true sportsmanship burning, he added.
The inaugral event was a culmination of cultural performances and sports. Students performed on motivational songs from popular bollywood biopics of celebrated sports personalities.
The most attractive performance saluted the traditional martial arts of self defence Karate- all the belt holders of Karate displayed the prominent moves of the same leaving the audience enthralled. The spectacular performance was the fantastic blend of skill and self protection as the karate champions came forward and portrayed karate as the best weapon and companion of women in present time of increasing crimes.
The chief guest Prof Yadav appreciated BSSS’s efforts in moving ahead with sensitivity to overall development of its students and not just limiting themselves to studies.
The glamour of the day was the 200 Mtr relay in which the faculty members of various departments held the battalion.Various indoor and outdoor games were conducted including cross country race for both boys and girls. Cricket, Table tennis, Chess, athletic events including 100, 200, 400 race were organised in which both girls and boys gave fantabulous performance.
Nasir Ali coordinator Mashaal and faculty physical education department said, “These days’ young students are failing to recognize physical health Mashaal aims to relight the very spirit.”