Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 17: The students of St Ann’s College of Education gathered with great fervour and enthusiasm to witness the annual Sports Day 2025-26 to showcase exceptional talent and teamwork.

The programme began by invoking God’s blessings. Dr Sr Dorothy D Souza A C, principal, welcomed president Sr M Smitha AC, joint secretary and superior of St Ann’s convent, Mangaluru, chief guest, Dr Jayaprakash, principal, Sri Gokarnanatheshwara College, Mangaluru, vice principal, Prof Dr Flosy D’Souza, Dr Suresh Kumar T, physical director (Rtd), St Ann’s College of Education (Autonomous), Mangaluru.

The meet commenced with a march past by the participating teams led by Stenilla Petricia, sports secretary and commanding leader Joicila Zurica Clemente with the cooperation of leaders of four houses. The chief guest Dr Jayaprakash hoisted the flag and declared the meet open and in address he spoke about teaching as a noble profession that plays a vital role in shaping society and future generations and highlighted the importance of sports, in building leadership and resilience. This was followed by various track and field events including 100, 200, 400 and 4X100 mts race, shotput, Discuss throw and Long jump.

The principal congratulated the winners and appreciated the efforts of all the participants. The event concluded with a declaration of overall championship and individual championship.

Mangala Gowri Vishnu Bhat bagged the individual championship. Ashwini N K compered the event and Joicila Zurica Clemente proposed vote of thanks.

The annual sports day was a resounding success, fostering a spirit of healthy competition, camaraderie and sportsmanship among student-teachers. Prathibha Linet D Souza and Jacob Isaac coordinated the event.