INTER DPS NATIONAL ATHLETIC MEET BOYS (OPEN)

-2016 HOSTED BY DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, MEERUT

SPORTS COMMUNIQUE- DAY-1

GRAND OPENING

The opening ceremony of Inter DPS National Athletic Meet Boys (Open) -2016 which was

held at Delhi Public School, Meerut on 18th November 2016, showed a perfect

combination of sports tradition with latest innovations. The Mega Event exhibited the

pinnacle of national athletics in which 493 participants from 56 schools including DPS

Dubai and DPS Sharjah participated.

To grace the National Event, Mr. Mukesh Kumar, ADM Meerut was the Chief Guest of

the ceremony. Dr. D. R. Saini, Director DPS Society New Delhi and Mr. Karmender

Singh, Principal Kalka Public School, Meerut were the Special Guests for the ceremony.

Ms. Shashi Singh, the Pro-vice Chairperson Delhi Public School Meerut, Mr. Atul Kumar

Singh, Manager Delhi Public School Meerut and Ms. Anumeha Singh also graced the

occasion. Mr. Atul welcomed the Chief Guest by presenting him a shawl and a bouquet.

Ms. Savita Chadha, Principal Delhi Public School extended a floral welcome to all the

Distinguished Guests.

During his address Mr. Mukesh Singh motivated and inspire the students that how

sports influence all spheres of their lives. Dr. Saini during his address broke a wonderful

news to all the DPS sports fraternity that DPS Society has decided to organise DPS

Olympics under the aegis of DPS Society from the next year at some nationally

recognized venue in the capital. DPS Society has released Rs. Two Crores to better the

sports fraternity of Delhi Public Schools with regard to training and equipments. He also

advised all the coaches, officials and the participants to play with truthfulness in which

actually, lies the beauty of the sports. Dr. Saini also extended a heart-felt and poignant

tribute to our beloved founder Late Shri M.P Singh by pronouncing his (Mr. M.P Singh’s)

mission and vision.

Ms. Shashi Singh, Pro-Vice Chairperson during her address announced that in the

memory of the Founder Chairman, Late Shri M.P. Singh, the winner of the Rolling

Trophy of this National Meet will be awarded with a cash prize of Rs 1,21,000/- by M.P.

Singh foundation and there after she wished all of the teams best of luck.

The Principal, Ms. Savita Chadha during her address proudly reiterated the names of

the iconic sports personalities like Deepa Malik and the flying Sikh Milka Singh. She

further said “This life is an arena and each of us has to touch the finishing line and then

proudly rejoice our footprints on the ground.”

The ceremony kicked off with the splendid march past by the students representing their

schools followed by the release of pigeons and colorful balloons by Mr Atul Singh. This

tradition symbolizes freedom and height of efforts. After that Mr. Mukesh Kumar and the

other dignitaries present hoisted the sports flag and Mr. Atul Kumar announced the

official start of the game. The March Past was loudly cheered by those who attended the

ceremony. The performance by the Military Band and the mellow choir by the school

band was terrific feast to the eyes. The attires of the dances looked as if the blue horizon

was dancing with the snow covered beautiful earth amidst the stars of melody .The

Tribal dance with the theme of equality and empowerment of women was really heart

moving and therefore earned thunderous of cheers and claps from everyone. Effervescent

performances given by the vivacious sportsmen throbbed the grounds receiving lot of

appreciation for their superbly breathtaking performances. The sweet sweat shed by the

players enthralled everyone.

In the evening, a cultural programme was presented by the students and the teachers of

the host school for all the valued guests from 56 schools. The programme not only

entertained the players but also helped them revive their energies for the performances

on the next day.

SPORTS COMMUNIQUE- DAY-2

MEDAL CEREMONY Date : 19th Nov. 2016

On the second day of the event, Delhi Public School set out well to deliver an

outstanding athlete centered and Sport focused games. The bright shiny morning

boosted the players to go the whole hog to deliver their best.

Major Rakesh Sharma (Shaurya Chakra Awardee) was the Chief Guest for the Medal

Ceremony. Ms. Shashi Singh (Pro-Vice Chairperson, Delhi Public School, Meerut), Mr.

Atul Kumar Singh (Manager, Delhi Public School, Meerut) and Ms. Anumeha Singh also

graced the occasion.

The Principal Ms. Savita Chadha extended a heartfelt floral welcome to the

distinguished Chief Guest and Mr. Atul Kumar Singh presented a shawl to him. There

after the Principal extended an equally warm floral welcome to Ms. Shashi Singh, Mr.

Atul Kumar Singh and Ms. Anumeha Singh.

Major Rakesh Sharma during his address urged all the participants to have full

conviction in themselves as nothing can beat one except one’s own self. The Principal

during her address advised all the participants to raise the bar of excellence constantly

and throw their influences far and wide so that they emerge as effective leaders.

The school coir serenaded a melodious and motivational song in the welcome of the

esteemed guests. Beautiful semi classical dance enthralled everyone. The contemporary

dance was hugely appreciated by the audience.

The Military Band with the melodious bagpipers added a melodious grandeur to the

whole sports environment.

The second day game produced memorable performances in the exhilarating sports.

There were sporting triumphs that thrilled spectators watching the exhilarating action.

Major Rakesh Sharma, Ms. Shashi Singh, Mr. Atul Kumar Singh, Ms. Anumeha Singh

and the Principal Ms. Savita Chadha felicitated the winners of the events by giving away

medals and certificates to them.

SPORTS COMMUNIQUE- DAY-3

CLOSING CEREMONY Date : 20th Nov. 2016

Inter–DPS National Athletic Meet Boys (Open)-2016 finally closed out, on 20th November

2016 after three days of amazing sporting actions. The final action in the grand Closing

Ceremony included some amazing performers participants, singers and dancers.

Mr. Ranber Singh (Regional Officer, CBSE Dehradun) was the Chief Guest for the

ceremony. Dr. D.R. Saini (Director, DPS Society, New Delhi) was the distinguished

Guest. Ms. Shashi Singh (Pro-Vice Chairperson, Delhi Public School, Meerut), Mr. Atul

Kumar Singh (Manager, Delhi Public School, Meerut) and Ms. Anumeha Singh also

graced the occasion.

The Principal Ms. Savita Chadha extended a cordial floral welcome to the Chief Guest

and presented a souvenir to him. Mr. Atul Kumar Singh presented a shawl to him. There

after the Principal extended an equally warm floral welcome to Ms. Shashi Singh, Mr.

Atul Kumar Singh and Ms. Anumeha Singh. Mr. Ranber Singh during his formal address

urged everybody to lay a special emphasis on learning Indian culture along with

international language and trends. He also thanked all the parents to repose their

utmost sincere trust in CBSE.

The School Coir presented a melodious song in the welcome of distinguished guests. The

Punjabi Bhangra Dance performance was really spell-binding.

Dr. D.R. Saini during his address educated everyone on values, hard work and the

biggest bond that CBSE shares through National Meets and Sports Clusters. The

Principal during her address thanked all the principals, coaches, participants and her

team for making the event happen. She also expressed her gratitude to DPS Society.

A two minutes silence was observed in the memory of our beloved Founder Chairman

Late. Shri M.P. Singh. All the distinguished guests paid their heartfelt tribute to Late.

Shri M.P. Singh.

The Silver Shiny Rolling Trophy was given to both DPS, Bokaro Steel City and DPS,

Faridabad, Sector-19. Ms. Shashi Singh and Mr. Atul Kumar Singh gave cheque of Rs. 1,

21,000/- (One Lac Twenty One Thousand) cash to each team respectively. The Prize

money has been given by Chairperson Ms. Shashi Singh, Managing Trustee Mr. Atul

Kumar Singh and Ms. Anemeha Singh (M.P. Singh Foundation). The Runners up Trophy

was awarded to DPS Dubai and DPS Durg and the Trophy for second runners up was

given to DPS Aligarh, DPS Bhilai and DPS Greater Noida. The Trophy for best athlete

was given to Ch. Palendra Kumar (DPS, Aligarh) who made a new record and emerged as

the fastest runner of the meet.

The third day game produced memorable performances in the exhilarating sports. There

were sporting triumphs that thrilled spectators watching the action of different matches

on the grounds.

Ms. Shashi Singh, Mr. Atul Kumar Singh, Ms. Anumeha Singh and the principal Ms.

Savita Chadha with all distinguished guests felicitated the winners of the events by

giving away medals and certificates to them. Mr. Ranber Singh lowered the sports flag

and announced the meet close. Nipun Bhatia (Sports Secretary, DPS Meerut) proposed

the vote of thanks.

Delhi Public School lived up to its friendly reputation and proved to be a warm, generous

and enthusiastic host.

The video of this National Meet has been uploaded on our school website -

www.dpsmeerut.in.