By BIS Correspondent for BIS Mumbai

KAWANT, OCTOBER 13, 2026: Don Bosco School, Kawant, celebrated its 32nd Annual Sports Day for the academic year 2026–27 with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit on Tuesday, October 13. The event was graced by Mr Imtiyaz Shaikh, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Chhotaudepur, as the Chief Guest.

The celebration was attended by Rector Fr Mayank Parmar, members of the Salesian community, the school management, staff, students, parents and past pupils. The programme commenced with a warm welcome to the dignitaries, followed by the ceremonial torch relay, lighting of the sports torch, flag hoisting and an impressive march past by the students. The participants took the sports oath, reaffirming their commitment to discipline, fair play and sportsmanship.

The atmosphere was enlivened by a prayer dance, theme dance and the garlanding of the statue of Don Bosco. The Chief Guest was felicitated, and Fr Mayank Parmar addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of sports in the holistic development of young people. Shri Imtiyaz Shaikh formally declared the Sports Day open and addressed the students, encouraging them to cultivate discipline, teamwork, perseverance and unity through sports.

The day featured a vibrant array of sporting and cultural activities, including Zumba, Lezim, human pyramid formations, a fire display and various track-and-field events. Competitions such as 100-metre and 200-metre races, relay races, hurdles and other athletic events provided students with opportunities to demonstrate their speed, stamina and determination. Games organised for parents and past pupils further strengthened the bond between the school and its wider community.

In his address, Mr Imtiyaz Shaikh emphasised that sports transcend barriers of caste, community, religion and region. He reminded the students that, beyond their individual identities, they are citizens of India and should strive to bring honour to the nation. He also encouraged them to aspire to greater achievements, including representing the country at prestigious sporting platforms such as the Commonwealth Games.

The Sports Day reflected the Salesian commitment to the all-round development of young people through education, discipline and recreation. The enthusiastic participation of students, staff, parents and past pupils made the celebration a memorable occasion. The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates, the Principal’s concluding remarks and the National Anthem.

The event was successfully organised under the guidance of the school management and staff, with teachers Ganeshbhai and Govindbhai contributing to the smooth conduct of the programme. The celebration reinforced the message that sports build character, foster unity and inspire young people to strive for excellence both on and off the field.