The Department of Physical Education along with Wellness & Sports Group of St Joseph Engineering College Vamanjoor. Mangaluru organized Annual Athletic Meet GO FOR GOLD - 2024 on 6 March 2024 at SJEC college grounds. Athletics. coach Mr Bhakshith Salian was the Chief Guest. The programme was presided over by Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D'Souza, Director - SJEC.
The sports day commenced with the beautiful march past by the students to the beats of Nithyadar High School Permannur, band. More than 2700 students participated in the march past class-wise, dressed in their colourful class jerseys.
The college choir group led the invocation. Ms Florence Nishmitha Chair Person Wellness & Sports Group -SJEC introduced the Chief Guest and welcomed the dignitaries, guests, and students. The Chief Guest hoisted the College Flag. Followed by the torch ceremony. The torch was handed over to the Chief Guest to declare the meet open. As a mark of celebration, pigeons were released by the dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering Mr Bhakshith Salian the chief guest of the program urged students to choose sports for fitness purpose, as it will be very helpful from the health perspective. He gave insights about Khelo India athletes and motivate the students to activity participate in Go for Gold 2024.
Ms Priya Miranda Sports Advisor proposed the vote of thanks. Ms Rachana Crasta, Department of Mathematics and Mr Joel D'Mello, Department of Mechanical Engineering compered the inaugural programme.
The inaugural was followed by a series of Athletic events Flash Drill and Tug of war throughout the day that witnessed the active participation of both students as well as staff. The meet culminated with Valedictory involving prize distribution.
Dr Rio D'Souza Principal was the Chief guest for the closing ceremony of the meet. Dr Rio D'Souza the Chief Guest congratulated the students for their active participation in the event.
Ms Vaneesha V Rodrigues, Physical Education Director proposed the Vote of thanks The Prize list was announced by Mr Chithranjan, Sports advisor and the prizes were distributed by the dignitaries. The college flag was lowered and the meet was declared closed by the chief guest and the flag was handed over to the Director. The meet concluded with the National Anthem. In all, the Annual Athletic Meet, GO FOR GOLD -2024 was a grand success.
