BHADARWAH, Aug 29: Aiming to instill a culture of physical fitness and camaraderie among youth, the NCC Wing of PM SHRI Government Higher Secondary School, Bhalra celebrated National Sports Day on Friday with widespread participation across multiple sporting events.
Organised under the aegis of the 10 J&K Battalion NCC, Bhaderwah, the celebrations centred around the theme “Encourage Cadets to Take Up at Least One Sport.”
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from NCC cadets across Junior Division (JD), Junior Wing (JW) and Senior Wing (SW) categories joined by school alumni and regular students. The day kicked off on a patriotic note with a collective rendition of the National Anthem by students, cadets and faculty members.
Throughout the day, high energy competitions were held in traditional and indoor games including volleyball, kabaddi, kho-kho, chess and carrom.
Addressing the gathering, Associate NCC Officer Dr Sanjeev Kumar Koul underscored the vital role of athletics in student life noting that sports serve as a bedrock for character building.
“Regular participation in sports and games goes far beyond winning medals; it is essential for the overall development of youth. It instills physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, self-confidence and a healthy competitive spirit that helps students excel in every sphere of life,” Dr Koul said.
The event was conducted under the supervision of Principal Asha Balwal and guided by In-charge Principal Dr Shaguta.
Several faculty members including Lecturer John Mohd, Punam Devi and Physical Education Teacher (PET) Maya Devi attended the matches to cheer on the participants. Master Wasim Qazi and Ali Imran officiated the matches as referees ensuring smooth conduct across all fixtures.
The celebrations concluded with the distribution of refreshments with students and cadets pledging to integrate regular sports and fitness routines into their daily lives.