Over 1500 participants from KV Sangathan attending National Sports meet in Jammu

Jammu, Nov 02: More than 1300 students and 200 escort teachers from 25 Regions of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will be participating in the 52nd National Sports Meet being hosted by KVS Jammu Region from November 2 to 6.
The events of Boxing, Hockey, Chess and Kabaddi will be conducted by the region at five different venues.
The chess – Under 14, Under 17 and Under 19 girls will be held at KV 1 Jammu, Boxing U-14, U-17 and U-19 girls at KV Miran Sahib, Hockey girls U-14, U- 17 at KV Bantalab, Kabaddi Girls U-14 at KV 2 Jammu and Kabaddi I- 17 girls at KV Sunjuwan.
The grand inaugural ceremony was held on Thursday at K K Hakku Stadium Jammu.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar graced the occasion as the Chief Guest along with Anand Jain, IGP Jammu as guest of honour.
The other guests included Nagendra Goyal, Deputy Commissioner, KVS RO Jammu, Assistant Commissioners, Islam Khan, Anil Kumar and Hari Singh besides the Principals from different Kendriya Vidyalayas and other institutions of Jammu region.
Divisional Commissioner inaugural ceremony was the spectacular march past and the splendid cultural extravaganza which left the audience spellbound. More than 300 participants displayed their talent in different Cultural Programmes. The students presented the welcome song, Ganesh Vandana, aerobics and Dogri folk dance all of which mesmerised everyone.
Divisional Commissioner in his address expressed his great delight in getting the chance to host the NSM in Jammu and said that such events develop a feeling of oneness and unity among children.
He assured the whole hearted support of Jammu Region to the participants and the escorts.
After the inaugural address he declared the National Sports Meet OPEN. Islam, Khan, Assistant Commissioner, KVS RO Jammu proposed the vote of thanks.
“Jammu Region is all set to play host to the sports stars of KVS. The next five days are going to be a truly exciting experience not only to the sports lovers but to all the spectators in equal measure when players vie with each other with mettle and grit,” said an official from KV Sangathan.