HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, March 30: The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Bongaigaon Salakati, in collaboration with its Sports Council and the district sports officer of Kokrajhar have organized a rural sports meet showcasing sportsmanship among the youth of the surrounding villages.
The event, held under the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of the power station, aimed to foster a spirit of healthy competition and promote physical activity among students.
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The sports meet, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from five local schools, namely Dholmara High School, Salakati M.E. Salakati Junior College, Jaregaon High School, and BTPS High School, featured six exciting events. They included 100-meter and 200-meter races, 100 x 4-meter relay race, long jump, shot put and discus throw. Around 45 students showcased their skills and determination, with the top three winners in each category receiving certificates of achievement and medals. Moreover, all the participants were felicitated with school bags and certificates of participation as tokens of appreciation for their efforts and sportsmanship.
The event was graced by Karunakar Das, executive director of NTPC Bongaigaon along with senior management officials including K.C. Muraleedharan, CGM (O&M), Paresh Mathur, AGM (TS), Onkar Nath, AGM (HR) and Sushil Kumar Gupta, AGM (Civil). Representatives from various sports associations and unions were also present to support and encourage the budding athletes.
Speaking on the occasion, Karunakar highlighted the enthusiasm exhibited by the participating students. He emphasized the significance of such events as catalysts for community engagement in sports and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle encompassing both physical and mental well-being. He also reiterated NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to supporting such endeavours that not only nurture sporting talent but also serve as platforms for community integration and holistic development. He expressed optimism regarding the long-term impact of such initiatives in instilling values of discipline, resilience, and teamwork among the youth.
The highlight of the event was the crowning of the Champion School, Dholmara High School, whose talented students clinched a remarkable tally of 10 medals, including four gold, five silver and one bronze. Salakati Senior Secondary School emerged as the runner-up, securing a commendable eight medals comprising of three gold, four silver and one bronze.
Officials from the Kokrajhar district sports office were judges in the matches, ensuring a fair and transparent competition for all participants. NTPC Bongaigaon Salakati through the event not only promoted physical fitness, but also instilled values of teamwork, discipline and determination among the youths, thereby contributing to their holistic development.
