NMS 2nd Annual Sports Meet
30th November, 2002

The second Sports Meet of the Neerja Modi School was held on November 30, 2002 on its lush green lawns. After an impressive March Past the oath was administered by Kanchan Tanwar, an athlete of immense promise.

Every child of grade III and above participated in the Cross Country Race on November 28, 2002. About 150 students of grade II and 100 students of grade III participated in a beautifully synchronized P.T. drill. The martial arts students demonstrated the skills learnt by them in the Art of self defense. The Act of breaking three bricks in one stroke by standard IV students breathtakingly impressive.

Yoga with all its passive serenity was performed to the chanting of mantras and the resounding of "OM". Girls as well as boys took keen interest in the 400, 800 and even 1500 meter races. Gymnastics was another big attraction with the audience. Swantantra Yadav gave an impressive performance. The little ones from classes IV and V jumping through the fire stopped many a breath.

The Junior classes participated in the obstacle race which charmed the participants, so much that several parents were wanting to participate. So the obstacle race was held for the fathers. This was further followed by the long races and the sprint. Speed and endurance was the hallmark of these winning athletes. Another noticeable fact was that their fathers also proved to be ace athletes in the parents race. There was a balancing race requiring concentration for mothers and a regular 400 mtr track race for the fathers.

The Athletic spectacle was an impressive as it was record breaking. The striving for excellence was evident.

Updated: 21st Dec 2002