Bengaluru: Loyola Degree College, Bengaluru held their first ever Annual Athletes Meet for the year 2017-18 at the Loyola College grounds. The students of Loyola College commenced the programme with a spectacular march past holding placards highlighting their determination to compete and win.
The ceremony was inaugurated by the chief guest Austin D’Almeida (Sports Officer, Vijaya Bank), and presided over by Rev. Fr. Anil D’Mello SJ (Rector of Loyola Institutions) and Rev. Fr. Francis D’ Almeida SJ (Principal of Loyola Degree College). The meet was declared open by the Ekalavya Awardee, Austin D’ Almeida, followed by a torch relay of student conveners of the sports association.
The events held during the athletic meet were 800 mts, 400 mts, 200 mts, 100 mts, 4*100 mts relay, shotput, long jump, discus throw and tug of war. Around 140 students participated in these events. There was a surge of adrenaline amidst the participants and roaring enthusiasm among the crowd as they cheered their classmates.
Rev. Fr. Henry Saldanha (Principal of St. Joseph Indian PU College) presided over the closing ceremony. In his address, he reminded the students that “One may be able to go fast when alone, but it takes team work to go the farthest”. The Principal, Rev. Fr. Francis D’ Almeida SJ, distributed the College Colours to the students who made an outstanding contribution to sports.
The winners of the day were awarded for their respective achievements. The convener of the sports meet, Sujai Sebastian, proposed the vote of thanks and thanked everyone for their contribution towards the success of the event.
