Annual athletic meet at Indian School Sur

SUR: Indian School Sur celebrated its 31st Annual Athletic meet on December 15. Chief guest Sultan bin Mansoor bin Nasser al Gaszeli, Deputy Wali of Sur and Sharqiyah was accorded a floral welcome. The chief guest declared the sports meet open and released the mascot. Royal Oman Defence official Abdullah bin Mohammed al Ghilani was the guest of the day. School Management Committee members were also present.

Inaugural function was followed by the National Anthems of India and Oman. The students of various Houses put up a sterling show in the march past , a highly competitive event where the four houses eyed for the first place. The chief guest took the salute of the march past. This was followed by the torch relay by the best athletes of 2018-19. Sports captain Anzala Khalid administered the oath.

The yoga and mass drill by primary students provided a visual treat to the audience. Students of classes VI-XII exhibited a multi-tier pyramid to showcase their balancing act. The displays made way for the highly awaited athletic events where competitiveness among the students soared through the air.

Red House and Blue House bagged the limelight by winning first place in the march past. The audience witnessed the proud achievers receiving their individual as well as House trophies during the prize distribution ceremony graced by the guest Abdullah bin Mohammed al Ghilani. The individual championship trophies for the year 2019 were also given out. Winners of the Health and Fitness programme for the parents received their prizes. Red House lifted the Overall Champions’ trophy for the year.

The day ended with the lowering of the flag by Suneesh, the Physical Education teacher. It was a day filled with sportsmanship, enthusiasm and memories to cherish. Indian School Sur Principal Dr Srinivasan thanked the teachers for their cooperation and support and advised the students to keep up their sportive spirit.