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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS/SB)
Mangalore, Dec 16: The annual sports meet of St Agnes College here, was inaugurated by T Sarvothama Pai superintendent of police, citizen rights implementation directorate, Mangalore on Thursday December 16.
Speaking after declaring the sports meet open, Pai said that the motto behind holding sports meet by various institution like school, colleges and police departments is to maintain equilibrium between human mind and body as in computer requires synchronization of both software and hardware for the smooth functioning. He lauded St Agnes College for maintaining glory and reputation since 1921.
Participation in games and sports makes the students active, which in turn, builds a capacity in them to face the challenges in all walks of life, he reasoned. The sports personalities enjoy facing challenges in a sportive manner, he added.
Sr Marie Prem D'Souza, principal of the college, welcomed the gathering and honoured the judges Shailesh Kumar and Manohar of the march past. Joanne Fernandes, sports secretary of the Students' Union administered the sports oath.
The march past was a reflection of the grandeur of the event.
Vinitha and party sung the prayer song. Sr Maria Kripa, local manager, Rohini, physical director, Joyce D’Souza, vice-president of PTA and representatives of various institutions were present on the occasion.