Kohima College and Blue Star Higher Secondary School inaugurated their annual sports meets, promoting discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship among students
DIMAPUR — Kohima College and Blue Star Higher Secondary School, Singrijan, Chümoukedima, inaugurated their annual sports meets on Wednesday, with both institutions organising three-day events aimed at promoting sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork among students.
Kohima College began its 58th annual sports meet at the college ground on the theme ‘Unleashing the Spirit of Sportsmanship’. The event will continue until October 30, stated a press release.
Kelhikha Kenye, principal of TM Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima, attended the inaugural programme as the special guest. He encouraged participants to accept both victory and defeat with humility, and urged them to give their best while maintaining the spirit of sportsmanship.
The programme included flag hoisting, the college anthem, an invocation, a special number and an oath-taking ceremony administered by Games and Sports Secretary Kethosilie Sopfünuo.
Meanwhile, Blue Star Higher Secondary School, Singrijan, commenced its 24th annual games and sports meet at Singrijan local ground. The event, also scheduled to conclude on October 30, features competitions among the school’s four houses.
President of the Urra Area Villages’ Union, Kiesalie Thopi, attended the inaugural programme as chief guest. The ceremony included a march-past by the four houses, flag hoisting, a physical training drill, cultural performances and an oath-taking ceremony administered by assistant teacher Anuj Giri.
Addressing the students, the chief guest encouraged them to participate with dedication, discipline and a spirit of fair play.