By Vaishnavi Srinivasan | Executive Director
A platform for children to exhibit their talent, athletic prowess, and develop sportsmanship attitude, Nakshatra, Sports was conducted on Sunday, Feb 7, 2016 at Agni College of Technology, Chennai. The event, managed by 240 volunteers, had 1,290 participants from 48 shelter homes in and around Chennai; of which 12 homes were participating in the event for the first time.
Referees for the event comprised students from the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University. Their constant encouragement and their fair and unbiased judgement throughout the event were exemplary.
Children, both boys and girls, participated in three categories – Juniors, Seniors, Super Seniors. 100m, 200m, and 400m race followed by the most anticipated track event – the relay. Field events including shot put, long jump, and high jump, saw enthusiastic competition. The outdoor events showed the maximum energy and loud cheering with events such as Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Tennikoit, Volleyball, mini-football, shuttle badminton, and throw ball. Simultaneously the indoor event saw quiet sporting among the kids with Carrom and Chess.
As the day came to an end, medals and certificates were distributed to the winners. While Sevalaya was took home the overall trophy of excellence, Child Haven International, Padma Adarsh Home, Siragu, and Anandha Illam – CHES were adjudged the best participating homes. The valedictory ceremony was headed by Mr. Ashok Balasubramanaian, an accomplished badminton player who has represented Tamil Nadu and India at many tournaments. He lit the minds of the children and volunteers alike by signifying the importance of sports, the spirit of sportsmanship, and fuelling a passion for developing sports talent in the kids.
It was an eventful day, for both the children and the volunteers. Smiles and grins brightened the evening, and laughter and giggles resonated in air, as children waved off goodbyes to the volunteers and other homes. Nothing was amiss as they parted ways, only treasuring the memories and bidding adieu with bountiful happiness.
Bhumi is thankful for your constant support that helps makes events like these possible Bhumi is also grateful to its sponsors and supporters: Agni College of Technology for providing their space, Eco Kitchen and Greenways Restaurant, T. Nagar for providing delicious food, the corporate companies and colleges that supported with buses to commute children to and from the venue, IM Gears Pvt. Ltd., NTT Data Global Delivery Services Limited, Oracle, and TRIAD for supporting the event nationally.
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