Rotary club of Nagpur Vision organized a marathon for children on January 22, 2023 called as RCNV KIDATHON. The venue was WCL ground, Civil Lines where approximately 4000 children between the age group pf 7-15 years participated.

They were divided into three groups of three km, four km and five km according to the age. Children of age seven to 10 participated in three km, 11-13 in four km and 14 – 15 in five km marathon. The motto behind this marathon was to encourage and educate children about out door activities and importance of exercise.

Fund raised by this event was donated to Gram Heeth for the benefit of farmers. The event was flagged-off by the hands of the Chief Guests, NMC Commissioner Radhakrishnan B and Dr Amit Samarth at half past six in the morning.

Different routes were planned for the children under the strict security of RCNV volunteers and police. Once the children finished the marathon they were handed goodie bags, certificates and medals.

The sponsors for this mega event were Mauli group, Parekh brothers, Ajinkya tutorials, Oak & Chisel, Xenicon Healthcare, Gaysons, Dinshaws, Treat ice cream, Bharatvarsh farms, Diamond chips, Icad Adventures and you, Sunder biscuits, Kamal Chabrani. Medical partner for the event was Seven Star Hospital.

The mega event took place under the guidance and supervision of RCNV President Dr Shivani Sule, Treasurer Rtn Ritesh Amidwar, Chairperson and huge number of volunteers from the club.

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A magnificent show was put up by the pre-primary students of DPS MIHAN, during their sports event –‘SPORTS FEST – LITTLE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2022-23’ which was held in its sprawling campus on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Mohammed Faizan Akhtar, a national level footballer and a member of the team which lifted the Santosh trophy twice, was the Chief Guest for the occasion. The Guest of Honour, Savita Jaiswal, Director, DPS MIHAN and KAMPTEE Road also graced the event and blessed the budding athletes.

The guests were welcomed with a sapling by the Principal Nidhi Yadav, which is the tradition of the school. In her address she thanked the President and Pro Vice Chairperson Tulika Kedia for her futuristic vision in providing the best of the sporting facilities in the school for developing physical fitness and the spirit of sportsmanship amongst the students.

The programme began with a striking gymnastic performance by Keya Gajbhiye which kept the audience captivated. The Chief Guest in his address, emphasized that sports should be given prime importance in all schools and parents should encourage their wards to participate actively in Sports to develop physical fitness. Colourful balloons were released by the guests to mark the opening of the event.

The sports event began with a march past by the Pre Schoolers wherein the children enjoyed walking along with their teachers and waving to the guests and parents. Energetic and colourful drills were performed by Pre Nursery, Nursery and Preparatory students using different props like pompoms, fans, balls and ribbons.

Fancy races like Collecting the kite race, ‘laddoo’ and spoon race, lace the beads race, frog jump race etc. kept the audience spellbound. These races gave the students ample opportunities to showcase their motor skills. The budding athletes performed outstandingly in the races which was a treat to watch.

The winners were awarded medals and certificates by the dignitaries. Parents also enthusiastically participated in a Zumba session conducted by the Dance Department of the school. It was indeed a day full of fun wherein the parents also enjoyed the games arranged by the teachers.

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