The East Zone Swimming Championship on Friday began with much fervour among participating students and esteemed guests from across several schools of the country at the Taurian World School here on Friday.
Ram Balak Singh, an
ex-Army man, a 1970 Asian Games Silver Medalists and former Chairman of
Jharkhand Swimming Association was the Guest of Honour at the Opening Ceremony of the Championship.
Raj Kumar, Vice President, Swimming Federation of India; Kamlesh Nanavati, General Secretary, Swimming Federation of India, Ahmedabad and Ajay Punj, General Manager, Radisson Blu, Ranchi were also present on the occasion as esteemed guests.
The Guest of Honour ram Balak Singh hoisted the CBSE Sports & Games flag and declared the CBSE East Zone Swimming Championship 2016 open.
A solemn oath was taken by all sportspersons. Singh released a white dove as a symbol of peace and harmony and to set the tone of the games to be played with a spirit of true sportsmanship.
The championship began as participants took their
mark to make a big splash in the 25’ x 17’ pool to the loud shouts and cheering of their teams. Day one of the
championship came to an exciting close with the final event results announced.