St Philomena P.U College organized the Annual Athletic Meet 2014-15 on 20th November, 2014 at the college ground.
The day began with a short inauguration programme. The inauguration commenced with an invocation song by Ms Sahana Rao and group. This was followed by the colourful March Past led by the sports secretary Mr. Joshwa Nehal. Each class ensured their 100% participation. This was an opportunity for the students to display their strength, stamina and sporting ability and reiterated the point that sports is integral in the St Philomena P.U College.
The Chief Guest of the inaugural function was Mr. Everest Rodrigues, Physical Director of Govt. First Grade College, Bettampady and the President of the function Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, Campus Director and Chairman of P.G studies received the guard of honour from the students.
The Chief Guest declared the meet open by releasing a bunch of ballon.The college flag was unfurled by the Guest of Honour, Prof. Leo Noronha, and Principal of St. Philomena College. The most gliterring part of the day was when the torch was carried by the National Level Swimmer Mr. Vaishnav Hegde accompanied by the other sportspersons of the college
The Chief Guest of the function said, “The place which has more playgrounds has less number of hospitals. We should make fitness as our culture. Nowadays we see the youngsters suffering from asthama, knee pain and lower back ache. It is mainly because they have become very inactive in their life style. Any education is incomplete without sports and games. It will help in enhancing the children’s mental and physical growth.”
The Guest of Honour said, “The three important things to be a good sportsperson is discipline, ethics of the games and physical fitness.” He encouraged the athletes to lift their performance by several notches.
Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro in his Presidential address said, “Difficulties make us strong. Ground is the best place where we are formed. Remembering the sportsperson who have made our college proud with their extra ordinary performances in district, state, national and international level, he called upon the students to shine in the world of sports.” He concluded by saying winning or losing is secondary, what matters at the end of the day is the satisfaction within of giving our best.
ll PCMB B won the first prize for the March Past. The second and third prize was won by I PCMS and l PCMB B respectively.
Mr. Oswald Rodrigues, HeadMaster of St. Philomena High School was also present.Rev. Fr Vijay Lobo, Principal of P.U College welcomed the gathering. The Physical Director Mr. Prakash proposed the vote of thanks. Mr. Prashanth Bhat, Lecturer, Deptartment of Chemistry was the Master of the Ceremony.
There was excitement in the air. The first annual sports meet was in full action and will always remain a memorable one