Students, faculty, and esteemed guests gathered recently at the R. N. Shetty Composite Pre-University College in Kundapura for its annual sports meet, an event designed to promote physical fitness and foster team spirit among its students.
Rajeev Shetty, the Physical Education Teacher from Kollur Sri Mookambika Temple High School in Areshirur, inaugurated the day's proceedings. In his address, Shetty highlighted the innate physical resilience of children from rural backgrounds, noting their ability to engage in outdoor activities irrespective of weather. He emphasized that consistent engagement in such conditions naturally cultivates the physical fitness essential for achieving success in sports.
Vasanth Raj Shetty, a teacher from Nempu Karnataka Public School and an invited guest, further elaborated on the crucial role of sports. He stated that integrating athletic pursuits with education significantly builds self-confidence in children, offering benefits beyond academic performance.
B.M. Sukumar Shetty, the college's convener, who also serves as the President of the Kundapura Education Society and is a former Byndoor MLA, delivered the presidential address. He expressed admiration for the entrepreneurial spirit, vibrant food industry, and the exemplary orderliness demonstrated by the people of Kundapura taluk, urging students to draw inspiration from these local strengths.
Also present on the dais were Sitaram Nakkathaya, Secretary of the Kundapura Education Society, and Ram Shetty, the college's Physical Education Lecturer. Naveen Kumar Shetty, the Principal, extended a warm welcome to all attendees.
The meticulously organized event included several ceremonial highlights. Sushma Shenoy, Head of the Department of Commerce, managed the sports torch ceremony, while Aruna Holla, a Commerce Lecturer, and Janice Natasha D'Souza, Head of the Department of Chemistry, oversaw the spirited march past. Tasvi N. Shetty from the Second PUC Science stream administered the oath. Kruthi from First PUC Science and Subhan from First PUC Commerce were recognized as the new sports leaders. Chemistry Lecturer Revathi Kamath expertly compered the program, and Rekha Puthran, Head of the Department of Physics, concluded the event with a vote of thanks.
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📰 Source: Kundapra