Mangaluru: St Aloysius Gonzaga School celebrated its Annual Sports Day for Classes I to V with great enthusiasm at the Gonzaga Ground on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
The occasion was graced by Chief Guest Pradeep D’Souza, District Skill Development Officer, Dakshina Kannada, and a proud alumnus of the institution. Fondly recalling his school days and sporting experiences, he highlighted the importance of sports in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, concentration, leadership and discipline. Expressing concern over children’s increasing dependence on mobile phones, he encouraged students to engage in outdoor games for at least 30 minutes daily and pursue sports with dedication, perseverance and a never-give-up attitude.
The Chief Guest inaugurated the event by hoisting the sports flag and releasing balloons. The programme commenced with a prayer song rendered by the school junior choir.
In his address, Principal Fr Rohan D’Almeida, SJ, congratulated the students on their energetic Zumba performance and appreciated the efforts of the teachers and the Sports Department. He encouraged students to discover their talents, minimise mobile phone usage and actively participate in outdoor sports. Emphasising that winning and losing are part of life, he urged them to learn from every experience and strive for continuous improvement.
Carol Tina Rodrigues, Primary Academic Coordinator, welcomed the gathering, while Aksha Salian compered the formal programme. Junior Head Girl M. Dhruvishree administered the sports oath. Students of Classes IV and V presented an energetic Zumba performance, adding vibrancy to the occasion. Swathi proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the programme.
Following the formal proceedings, the final track and field events were conducted with great enthusiasm. Talented students entertained the gathering with melodious songs, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
The day concluded with the valedictory ceremony, during which the winners of various sporting events were honoured for their achievements. The Chief Guest was felicitated in recognition of his dedicated service. Vice-Principal Aparna Suresh graced the occasion. Sushma compered the valedictory ceremony, and Divya K proposed the vote of thanks.
The celebration concluded on a joyful note, highlighting the importance of teamwork, perseverance, healthy competition and true sportsmanship.