By Sharada Prasad

It was an exciting week for Manthan from 22^nd November -30^th November; for, we celebrated our Sports Meet- Umang. The array of events was spanned across the week for different grades from pre-primary to high school. Our learners embraced the spirit of sports, athletics and fitness with gusto and excitement.

Children from the primary and pre-primary grades had a platform to showcase their skills through various drills , heats and games .

Middle schoolers participated in all the races and matches with fervid enthusiasm and our learners from High school felt the gush of their adrenaline rush while competing with each other in many a team and individual events.

The hortative participation of the parents was the icing on the cake. From marathon to Zumba dancing , from friendly football and basket ball matches to parachute drills; the events gave a perfect podium to parents to revisit and rekindle their childhood.

The success of Umang is  attributed to  our P.E. teachers who have directed and trained our learners to stay focused on the game and deliver their best. The measures to provide timely medical aid were carried out expeditiously by our medical staff. However, Umang  would not have been able to achieve its desirable outcomes had it not been the bolster and encouragement of Ram sir and Shalini Ma’am.

The flow of events were well narrated by the compering team who under the able guidance of their English teachers led the audience with their spontaneity and savoir faire.

What Umang also witnessed was true sportsmanship qualities amongst our learners –big and small for whom playing for his or her house meant more important than individual winning or losing. Whether it was a parachute drill or a throwball match , the outcome was to make our learners fit, firm and resilient .To quote Swami Vivekanada : “ The world is a gymnasium where we make ourselves strong” It is this mantra that helps our children revolve  around the dynamics of sports and athletics.

Middle schoolers racing for the winner's trophy

School captains Mihir and Kasvi at the torch lighting ceremony