Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 31: St Agnes PU College held its Annual Sports Day on October 30. The event began on a grand note with a band performance and a stately guard of honour accorded to the chief guest, Vijaykranthi, assistant commissioner of police, Mangaluru South Division, Dr Sr Vinora AC, joint secretary, St Agnes Institutions, principal Sr Norine D'Souza, vice principal Sr Janet Sequeira, Jayashree, physical director, PTA vice president Vinutha D'Souza, PTA joint secretary Candida, and other dignitaries.
The chief guest, along with the principal, Sr Norine D'Souza, and the physical director, hoisted the flag. She then met the marching contingents and commended them on their indomitable spirit. In her address to the students, she reminded them that Sports Day was not merely about winning medals and accolades, but also about discipline. She emphasised that sports teaches one to accept both success and failure with equanimity. Highlighting the importance of teamwork, she exhorted the students to play well and enjoy the day.
The torch relay, led by sports secretary Abdul Hadi and the national-level players, was a phenomenal sight that filled the gathering with a sense of pride. The state-level players marched with the flag, while the NCC cadets from the army and air wing marched in a synchronised manner to the beat of the band, displaying endurance, stamina, and resilience.
The sports meet was declared open with the release of balloons by the chief guest, the principal, the vice principal, and the other dignitaries. Hadi then administered the oath, urging the participants to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and strive for excellence.
Fiyona D'Souza and Jonathan Sequiera anchored the inaugural ceremony, ensuring that the proceedings went smoothly. Prathista, lecturer in the department of biology, warmly welcomed the gathering, while Delcy proposed the vote of thanks.
The students participating in the march past exuded teamwork, discipline, and unity. It was judged by a panel comprising Mr Subraya Kamath, physical director of Besant College; Bhavya, physical director of Government PU College, Balmatta; Karthik Rao, physical director of Dr NSAM PU College, Nanthoor. The cheering teams added a special zing to the exhilarating events as they enthusiastically supported the participants in the various track and field events. The overall championship trophy was bagged by 1 BE/BSBA, while 1 PCMC-D clinched the runners-up trophy. Ananya from 2 BE/BSBA and Manikanta from 2 SEBA won the individual championship.
The valedictory session in the afternoon was conducted by Daisha D’Souza, while Bhakthi Bhandary proposed the vote of thanks. The principal, Sr Norine D'Souza, vice principal Sr Janet Sequeira, and other faculty members distributed prizes to the winners. The principal then officially declared the sports meet closed. The event concluded with the lowering of the flag and the singing of the national anthem.