Jamshedpur: Carmel Junior College marked its 24th Annual Sports Meet with grandeur and team spirit on December 5, 2024, at the Carmel Bal Vihar grounds in Sonari. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Hemant Gupta, Head of Tata Steel Sports Academies and Adventure Foundation. He was joined by distinguished dignitaries, including Sister Jyothi D’Souza, Manager of Carmel Junior College, Sister Sharel, Principal, and Sister Amala Rani, Vice Principal.
The day’s events began with the unfurling of the school flag, followed by a well-coordinated March Past by the four squads—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune—led by the School Head Boy, Rushil Zatakia, and Head Girl, Anushka Sarkar. Thirty students who had represented the school at state and national sports events carried the beacon, and the lighting of the flame was done by the school’s Sports Ministers, Saharsh Modi and Priyal Kauntia. The athletes then took the sportsmanship oath, pledging to maintain the true spirit of sports.
The Chief Guest declared the sports meet officially open, followed by the release of balloons to mark the joyous occasion. The students showcased captivating drill performances, each based on different themes. The younger students of Classes 1 and 2 performed as ‘Aliens in Robotic Motion,’ while the students of Classes 3 and 4 presented ‘Checkmates Champions.’ Classes 5 and 6 impressed the audience with their display of ‘Aurora Borealis,’ and Classes 7 and 8 enthralled the crowd as ‘Warriors of the Sea.’
The day was filled with various events such as races, relays, and skill-based activities, with participants receiving cheers from the audience. Champions were awarded medals and trophies for their perseverance and hard work. The enthusiastic parents, who attended in large numbers, showed their support by applauding the participants of the field and track events. Teachers, staff, and parents also joined in fun races, adding warmth to the celebration.
In the final tally, the Jupiter Squad emerged as the Overall Championship winner, with Neptune Squad securing the Runner-Up trophy. Aarya Bose and Sneha Garg were honoured as the Best Athletes of the event. During the closing ceremony, Chief Guest Dr. Fr. Donald D’Silva S.J. commended the spirited participation of the students and the efforts of the teachers and staff.
The event concluded with the lowering of the school flag, followed by the School Song and the National Anthem, leaving everyone inspired by the message of unity, sportsmanship, and togetherness.
