28th Annual Sports Report: 2018 - 19

The 28th Annual Sports Meet of Manipal College of Nursing Manipal was held on 18th January 2019 at MIT Stadium.

January 21, 2019

Ms. Jessy Andrews, Principal, Madhava Kripa Primary School, Manipal was the Chief Guest for the Inaugural function. Dr. Anice George, Dean, introduced the Chief Guest and delivered the welcome address. The Chief Guest, while addressing the students, said, self-grooming is essential for every individual. We should imbibe good qualities to be organized and disciplined. Try to observe good qualities from the people around and learn from them. Physical fitness is very important aspect of self-grooming which is needed to maintain good health.

The Inaugural function was concluded with vote of thanks by the sports advisor of the College, Dr. Malathi G Nayak. Majority of the students and the staff members participated in various events with great enthusiasm.

The valedictory function was held at 4.00pm. Col. B Prakash Chandra, Director, General Services, MAHE was the Chief Guest for the valedictory function. Dr. Judith A. Noronha, Associate Dean, introduced the Chief Guest and delivered the welcome address. The Chief Guest, while addressing the students, said, sports activities are important to one’s overall health and success. It builds confidence and is important for everyone’s fitness. It should be a routine part of life. It promotes physical fitness and also improves mental health.

The individual championship (M) was bagged by Mr. Alson, 2nd year BSc Nursing and Best outgoing sports man was bagged by Mr. Shailesh Kumar, 4th year BSc Nursing student. Ms. Swathi Naik, 2nd year BSc Nursing bagged the individual championship for women. The Best Outgoing Sports Woman was bagged by Ms. Anushree Naik, 4th Year BSc Nursing. The group ‘KNIGHTS’ won the overall championship. The programme came to an end with vote of thanks by Dr. Ramesh C, Sports Co advisor.