41st Annual Athletics Meet of Sainik School Imphal was inaugurated yesterday at the school athletics ground by W Bhaktaraj Singh, Director, Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of Manipur,who presided over the function as Chief Guest. On the opening ceremony, the senior most cadet of the school lighted the athletic flame. The sacred flame of the meet was brought by the cadets of the school in a torch rally from the Imphal International Airport, Tulihal where the school was first instituted in 1971.
On the occasion, the Hon’ble Chief Guest addressed the cadets. In his address, he expressed the importance of games and sports in life. He also lauded the turn out and performance of the cadets after a thorough review of the march past by the house contingents. He appreciated the staff and faculties for imparting quality education and moulding the young cadets towards the disciplined life.
The athletics meet which will continue till December 16, and will include various athletic events such as race, relay, hurdles, jumps, throws etc. In the end, the principal of the school, Lt Col Praveen Kumar thanked the chief guest on behalf of the school and presented him with a memento.