A mini marathon was organised on the occasion of National Sports Day in the premises of St. Joseph Co-ed School. The event was organised here on Thursday.
The chief guest of the event was Bharat Sagar Special DGP PTRI. The programme was started by lighting the island by Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. On this occasion, guest garlanded the photo of Major Dhyan Chand.
To begin with the event a prayer dance performed by the school students.
While addressing the students during the event, the guest said in his speech that sports are important in our life, every child has some skill.
Parents need to encourage them more. Education is not important but important is children's interest. So encourage them.
The Chief Guest flagged off and started the marathon from the school premises at 10 no. The marathon culminated in the school passing through Banskhedi, Administration Academy, Campion School, Dakshinmukhi Hanuman Temple in front of Market, Old Campion, Habibganj police station.
After this, the guest distributed prizes congratulating the students.
In which the overall first award was awarded to Tulja Soni and Shonit Singh by giving trophy and medal.
The students of the school were awarded Gold, Silver and Brance Medal for the class.
Special guest Bhupendra Singh, CSP Habibganj, said in his speech, "I came here after taking out time from my busy schedule because of the enthusiasm and level of St Joseph Co-Ed, which encourages me a lot. Like every year, this year too, I was eagerly waiting for the present day."
Khushi Sharma, assistant head girl of the school cabinet, thanked all the guests in her vote of thanks and thanked the school management for the success of the mini-marathon.
School Principal Father Melvin CJ, Manager Father Michael Sebastian, Sisters, School Staff and PRO Vasundhara Sharma congratulated Sports Department and School Students on National Sports Day.