Every college celebrates its sports day and, to this all, the students very longingly look forward to. Our college also has its sports day every year in the month of November. The month of November is earmarked for the occasion, as, at this time the weather is congenial for a long span of games on the field. When this day is above to come, there appears to be lot of activity in the entire college premises as take lime.
The annual sports meet of St. Philomena P.U College were held on 18.11.2016 at college grounds. Mrs. Meenakshi Shanthigod, the president of the Jilla Panchayath Dakshina Kannada inaugurated the sports meet. Mr Abdul Khadar, the Sub inspector of Sampya police station was the chief guest. Inaugurating the sports meet Mrs. Meenakshi Shanthigod said that sports are the inseparable parts of human life. So students must show great interest in the sports. She further said that the students who studied in this college and took part in sports brought fame to the college in the national and international level.
Mr. Abdul Khadar spoke on the occasion and said that sports develop discipline in the students and helps to become the responsible citizens in the future. Sports help to develop both physical and mental fitness.
V.Rev. Fr Alfred J Pinto, the correspondent, presided over the function. He said sports help to develop discipline and creates healthy atmosphere of responsibility and transparency. Students must utilize all the available opportunities and get good name and fame for them as well as for the country.
Mr. Leo Noronha the principal of St. Philomena Degree College was the guest of honour. He honoured the talented athletes Siddanth S Shetty, Deekshith Divakar and Suhas P who were selected to compete in the national level Polo Championship from Karnataka team.
There was a more attractive march past from the students on this occasion. 2nd PCMB-B students got first prize for their best performance. 1st PCMC got second and 2nd SEBA-A got third place respectively
Campus director Rev. Dr. Antony Prakash Monteiro, Men’s hostel warden Rev. Fr. Rithesh Rodrigues and women’s hostel warden Rev. Sr. Rosy Saldanha were present on the Dias. The Principal Rev. Fr. Vijay Lobo welcomed the gathering. Physical director Mr. Prakash D’souza proposed vote of thanks. Lecturer Mr. Rahul was the master of ceremony.
After the formal function the most awaited track and field events began. The students actively participated in both track and field events. Track events include – running 100mts. 200mts, 400mts, 800mts, 1500mts and relay for both boys and girls. Field events include shot put, javelin throw, long jump and triple jump were held. The winners of the various events were awarded with trophies, medals and certificates.
The closing function began with a message of Rev. Dr. Antony Prakash Monteiro. He thanked each and every one who strived hard for the success of the sports day. Lecturer Mr. Rahul was the master of ceremony. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Sowmyalatha and there after the flag was lowered and National anthem was sung.