Mangaluru: IGNITE 2K20 the annual sports and athletic meet of Father Muller School and College of Nursing was conducted on 18-1-2020 at Father Muller Stadium.
The Inaugural program began at 8.30 am by invoking God’s blessings through prayer. Mr. Anup DCosta, Ekalavya Awardee, and an International volleyball player were the Chief Guest. Rev Fr. Ajith B Menezes, Administrator FMMC presided over the event. Ms. Giya Rose 2nd year B.Sc nursing student extended a warm welcome to the gathering and introduced the Chief Guest.
Sr. Jacintha Dsouza, Principal of College of Nursing and Mrs. Jasmine Sarita Vas Principal of School of Nursing, Fr. Nelson Dheeraj Pais, Assistant Administrator FMMCH, Mrs. Preema Pinto and Mrs. Sonia Dsouza Sports Coordinators, and Mr. Channakeshav, Physical Education Instructor were present on the dais. The faculty of college and school of nursing, guest referees and the bandmaster Mr. Vijay Olivera were present during the event.
The Program began with a March past led by the college band followed by the athletes and all the batches of GNM and BSc Nursing students. The Chief Guest inaugurated the program by hoisting the college flag and releasing the balloons. The Krida Jyothi was done by the best athletes of the Institution and the torch signified the spirit of true sportsmanship. The student representatives then pledged the oath which was administered by Ms. Ramya 4th year BSc Nursing student and also the secretary of the sports committee. The chief guest wished GOOD LUCK to the participants and the student gathering.
Fr. Ajith Menezes delivered the presidential address and declared the sports meet IGNITE 2K20 Open. A total of 12 events each for Men and Women category were conducted and some events were also conducted for the staff of college and the school of Nursing. There was active participation and enthusiasm. The winners were honored with First Second and Third Prize after each event, medals and certificates were awarded.
The valedictory program took place at 4 p.m. Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director FMCI, and Sr Jacintha Dsouza honored the winners of indoor games. The best cheering group and overall Championship were bagged by ‘CALISTO’ and the runners were ‘EQUINOX’. Sr Jacintha Dsouza Principal declared the meet close by lowering the College Flag and the event concluded with National Anthem at 4.45 pm.
