Saturday 10th December: The students of Magnifique English School, JHBCS Layout, Minhajnagar had a wonderful time celebrating their Annual sports meet. Large number of people had gathered to witness the vibrant and energetic performances by the students of the school in their colourful costumes. Waves, Pyramids and Flame Throwing were superbly performed by the students of the school.
The chief guests for the event were Grand Master M.H.Abid, President of Muay Thai India and Secretary of Muai Thai Federation Asia, and Author, Educationist and Environmentalist US Moinuddin. M.H. Abid encouraging the students and stating the importance of sports said, “Many parents do not encourage their children for sports fearing that they may get diverted from their studies. But, it is observed that those who have performed well in sports have also performed well in studies.”
Acrobats of Magnifique in action |
US Moinuddin in his speech said, “Though India is the seventh largest country in the world with a population of over 121 crores we are way behind in sports in comparison with tiny countries like Korea and Japan and one primary reason is that open areas are developed into buildings to accommodate the growing population without leaving any space for playgrounds.”
Giridhar, the sports trainer behind the success of the sporting event was honoured by the management of the school. In the end medals and trophies were distributed by the chief guests to the winners, Managing Trustee of Magnifique Group of Educational Institutions Zulfi Malik, Principal K.N. Shankar and others were also present at the event.