THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, KUWAIT

ICSK CONDUCTS 38TH ANNUAL SPORTS MEET



The Indian Community School Kuwait conducted a majestic 38th Annual Sports Meet on the bright morning of 1st December, 2012 at the Keifan Stadium. The Ambassador of India to Kuwait, H.E. Shri Satish C. Mehta graced the occasion as the Honourable Chief Guest and Honorary Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ICSK, Mr. Ashok Kalra presided over the function. The presence of the Honorary Vice Chairman, Mr. Rajan Daniel; Honorary Secretary Mr. Vijay Karayil; Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Dinesh Kamath, other esteemed members of the Board of Trustees and the invited distinguished personalities of the Indian Diaspora in Kuwait added to the grandeur of the event. Mr. Archie Menezes, Head of the Sports Committee, who has always motivated and guided the ICSK sports teams to achieve this level of excellence, exalted the occasion with his presence.



This sports meet evokes a lot of passion and fervour among the students where each of the four houses, namely Seva, Sahyog, Santosh and Shanti, try to outdo the other and secure the most priced Overall Championship trophy. This year, the overall championship trophy was lifted by Sahyog House while Seva House won the runners-up cup. Ali Aslam Rumaney of class XII E was judged the best athlete among the boys and Abigail Samara Corte of class XI D was judged the best athlete among the girls.



The event started as the flags of Kuwait, India and the school were hoisted. The synchronized march-past by the members of the four house contingents to the rhythmic beats of the school band was a sight to behold. The Chief Guest H.E. Shri Satish C. Mehta accompanied by Mr. Rajesh C. Nair, Principal, ICSK, Amman Branch, inspected the Guard of Honour. Dr. V. Binumon, Principal, ICSK Senior welcomed the guests, parents and students to the sports meet. In his address, the Honorary Chairman to the Board of Trustees of ICSK, Mr. Ashok Kalra, extended special congratulations to the basketball, volleyball and chess teams of ICSK for their triumph in the CBSE Kuwait Cluster meet. He appreciated the Physical Education Teachers of ICSK for their hard work in training the students for their victories. The Chief Guest H.E. Shri Satish C. Mehta, in his address, spoke about the importance of sports and games and the significance of the spirit of sportsmanship. He urged to the students to aim for nobler goals in life and to strive to work for the progress of our nation.



Ms. Gayathri Ravindran, Principal In-charge of ICSK Junior, handed over the flame signifying the spirit of sportsmanship to the Chief Guest H. E. Shri Satish C. Mehta. As he handed over the flame to the athletes and the torch was lit, the sports meet was declared open.



The athletes of ICSK were appreciated as prizes and trophies were distributed during the prize distribution ceremony. The athletic events were interspersed with remarkable PT displays by the four branches of the school. The enthusiastic students performing to catchy tunes with their systematic movements and meticulous formations delighted the audience. The little ones of ICSK Junior were awarded the top score for their display as they awed the audience with their impeccable and lithe performance. Special games and competitions were also organised for parents and teachers. The impressive display of the school band was widely appreciated.


The mega event concluded as Mr. Rajan Daniel lowered the sports flag and the declaration of the closure of the meet was made by Mr. Archie Menezes. This was followed by handing over of the sports flag by Mr. Vijay Karayil and vote of thanks by Mr. Gangadhar Shirsath, Principal ICSK, Khaitan.