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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Dec 12: The department of Physical Education of St Aloysius College organised 139th annual athlete meet on Wednesday, December 12 at centenary ground.
Dr Gerald Santhosh D’Souza, assistant director of Physical Education, Mangalore University, Raymond D Souza, officer, Corporation Bank, Fr Dionysius Vas, rector, St Aloysius Institution were the guests of honour for the athlete meet.
Students took out march past and created awareness for various causes such as ‘save Rhinos’, ‘stop violence’, ‘say no to crackers’, no to plastic’, ‘against mob lynching,’ ‘stop child labour,’ ‘tribute to martyrs,’ ‘tribute to Stan Lee’ and many more.
Speaking on the occasion assistant director of Physical Education Mangalore University Dr Gerald Santhosh D’Souza said, "The march past was an eye opener with various messages and gave a feel similar to that of Olympics. Participating in sports meet itself is an achievement. Everyone should participate in sports events and excel in this stream and keep up the culture and tradition of this college.”
Rector St Aloysius Institution Fr Dionysius Vas S J said," Sports is a stream with desire, determination and dedication. Desire in life begins with sports and one should have determination and dedication to succeed in sports.”
Sports Secretary Mohammed Shamaz administered oath taking ceremony for the students. Dignitaries inaugurated sport facilities at St Aloysius College
Assistant director of Physical Education Mangalore University Dr Gerald Santhosh D’Souza inaugurated badminton court, officer Corporation Bank and body builder Raymond D Souza inaugurated new gym facilities, principal St Aloysius College Dr Praveen Martis S J inaugurated vermibin unit and rector St Aloysius Institution Fr Dionysius Vas S J inaugurated new synthetic turf basketball court.
Principal St Aloysius College Dr Praveen Martis S J welcomed the gathering and coordinator Precilla D’Silva rendered vote of thanks.