Chandigarh, 18th
November,2019 : The 65th National School Games in Baseball U-19 (Boys &
Girls) commenced with the Opening Ceremony being conducted at Government Model
Senior Secondary School, Sector 37 B, Chandigarh today.
The Games scheduled
from 18.11.2019 to 23.11.2019 are being hosted by the Education Department,
Chandigarh under the aegis of School Games Federation of India. Around 460
baseball players from 15 states across the nation are participating in the
Games.
The Chief Guest of the
occasion Mr.Tejdeep Singh Saini, PCS, Director Sports, Chandigarh
Administration was welcomed by the senior officials of the Education Department.
A salute was given by the school band of GMSSS -33 girls. After the formal
welcome the SGFI Flag was hoisted by the Chief Guest. Then the 15 teams marched
imposingly on the beat of the drum. The participating players were administered
the oath of participating in the true spirit of the games. The Chief Guest then
declared the games open. The students of GMSSS, Sector 8 presented an
impressive yoga show.
The Chief Guest, Mr
Tejdeep Singh Saini, PCS, in his ceremonial address motivated the players to
play with sportsman spirit. He stressed on the importance of discipline and
hard work. He emphasised on the harmful effects of drugs and said that there
are no shortcuts in life.
Mrs. Anujit Kaur, the
Organising Secretary cum DEO, UT, Chandigarh presented the vote of thanks. The
Opening Ceremony culminated with the singing of the National Anthem by the
choir of GMSSS, Sector 37 b, Chandigarh.
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