Dimapur, March 3 : The annual sports of Bosco B.Ed College, Dimapur, which commenced on February 28 concluded on March 3 with the much awaited prize distribution.
The annual sport was inaugurated on February 28, by Dr. (Fr.) Policarp Xalxo sdb, principal of the Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, and chief guest of the day. Addressing the students he encouraged the teacher-students to participate in the sports events with sportsmanship, fair-play and team spirit.
Dr. (Fr.) Thuruthel Joseph (TC), principal of Bosco B. Ed College, Dimapur, welcomed the chief guest and urged the students to participate actively in the events. He also stressed the importance of winning humbly and losing honourably.The students were divided into four teams: Vikings (Red House), Aztecs (Yellow House), Samurai (Blue House) and the Spartans (Green House).
Some of the events of the annual sports included basketball, volleyball and football matches, 100 and 200 meters race, musical chair, spoon and marble race, arm wrestling, tunnel ball, bursting balloons and the unforgettable tug-o-war.
Though some of the participants were in-service teachers, they all exhibited nimble agility and the vivacious enthusiasm of young high school students. During the concluding session, prizes were distributed to individual winners as well as to the victorious teams. The coveted overall championship went to the Aztecs (Yellow house).