DAV School Dhurwa is going to host three-day Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) cluster athletics meet commencing from November 21-23.
As many as 1,000 students representing 63 schools from all across Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal will participate in it. The event is scheduled to be carried out at Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Hotwar. DAV Dhurwa Principal B Choudhary said, "Our school is going to organise this event for the first time. Our school administration is leaving no stone unturned in providing best hospitality service to the young players who are coming for the tournament."
According to Choudhary, not only food and lodging but security of the players is also the school administration prime concern. To ensure their safety school teachers and guards have been instructed to provide round their clock service and protect young minds from any mishaps. The Young players are categorised age wise in three groups, under 14, under 16 and under 19.
The players will display their skill in shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, long jump, high jump, relay race and sprint. Sources revealed that Ranchi MP Subodh Kant Sahay is expected on the opening ceremony to kick off the event while on the concluding ceremony Minister Annapurna Devi presence is expected. Moreover, it is decided that the prizes will be given by her among the winners.