Sports

THE 44^th ANNUAL SPORTS MEET – A 3 DAY FESTIVAL

The meet took off on the morning of 29th of November 2018 at the Kaifan Stadium which was charged with the zealous energy of the athletes who were anticipating the three-day event. Mr. Shaik Abdul Rahiman being the chief guest inaugurated the event by releasing balloons. The events of the first day started under the guidance of Dr. Nins Peter (HOD of Physical Education). The event was hosted by the Sports Coordinator and Principal of ICSK Junior Mrs. Sherly Dennis. Mrs. Sherly Dennis rendered the welcome speech where she also reminded the students about how sports helped in teaching the students about the importance of winning and losing.

Mr. Amer Mohammed graced the event as the Chief Guest on the second day. The four branches of Indian Community School participated in the event, where the students of grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 took part. A new segment for the competition items included 100m race for men and women and short-put.

On 1st December 2018, the third day of the sports event being the prize distribution ceremony. The Ambassador of Kenya to Kuwait, H. E. Mr. Ali Abbas Ali was the chief guest for the event, the CEO of Pro-Vision Sports Management, Mr. Ahmed Alhuzami was the guest of honor and the Ambassador of South Africa to Kuwait, H. E. Mr. Mzolisa Bona was the special guest. The occasion was graced by the presence of Chairman to the Board of Trustees Mr. Shaik Abdul Rahiman , Principals Dr. V. Binumon ,Mr. Rajesh Nair, Mr. Gangadhar and Vice Principals of all four branches.

A powerful dance performed by the students of ICSK enthralled the gathering, succeeded by the lighting of the lamp. The Chief Guest, H. E. Mr. Ali Abbas Ali ad-dressed the audience where he congratulated ICSK for conducting such vivacious events which encouraged the young students.

The much-anticipated award ceremony occurred next, where the winners of the National and CBSE Cluster meets - the new meet record-holders, CBSE individual champions, students selected for the Kuwait Cricket team and Mr. Aftaab Kallan (on the occasion of being selected for training in football in Manchester), the winners of CBSE Cluster: Athletics, Chess and Badminton, Football, Swimming, Basketball and Table-Tennis were awarded. This was followed by a dance performance by the students of ICSK Khaitan, which was succeeded by the Inter Branch Award Ceremony for classes of KG to grade 3, 4 , 5 & the Inter Branch Basketball and Badminton, Table-tennis and Chess.

Aftaab Kallan and Nissy Benny were awarded the best sportsperson of the year First position for 'Best House' was awarded to Leaders and 'Winners 'won the second place. Students under 10 categories namely, L.K.G to class 2 (boys & girls), Class 3 to 5 ( boys & girls) , U-14 ( boys & girls), U- 17 ( boys & girls) U-19 ( boys & girls), winners of Athletics - Under 19 received awards. As many as 867 Prizes were distributed. This was followed by the award ceremony for parents and teachers.

The curtains closed on this year's annual event with the vote of thanks from Mr. Rajesh Nair, Principal of ICSK Amman and with a solemn resolve and high expectations for the 45th year of ICSK Sports.