Dehradun: St. Joseph’s Academy celebrated its 88th Sports Meet on 21st October 2022. The Chief Guest for the day was Major General Sanjeev Khatri, VSM, GOC , Uttarakhand Sub Area who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. R. Khatri. The event commenced with the Guest of Honour, Major General Sanjay Sharma, VSM, hoisting the Olympic Flag and declaring the school’s 88th sports meet open. The Sports Secretary and Vice-Principal of the school ,Rev. Bro. Astinus Kujur administered the oath to all the athletes. The torch was lit by the Guest of Honour and thereafter carried on in a relay by 9 distinguished athletes of the school.
A series of track events were witnessed in all the categories- Sub Jr, Jr, and Senior – wherein the young Josephites proved their mettle. The Junior School also participated in the track events with full enthusiasm and filled the field with beautiful colours through their fun races. The karate display and the saree dance presented by the boys and the girls of classes ix and xi added to the show. The much awaited 5000mtr cycle race of senior boys was completed amidst thunderous cheering by the entire school. The big field of St. Joseph’s Academy came alive with all four houses- Donovan, Dooley, Duffy and Bergin marching in perfect synchronisation. The Chief Guest Major General Sanjeev Khatri VSM, GOC, Uttarakhand Sub Area addressed the gathering ,congratulating all the winners and motivating everybody else to accept challenges and try their best.
The following were adjudged the best athletes were1. Sub Jr. Boys – Paras Parth,2. Sub Jr. Girls- Sambhavi Latiyan ,3. Junior Boys- Balark Badoni,4.Junior Girls- Ishita Kashyap,5. Senior Boys- K Roli Mao and 6. Senior Girls- Kshirja Kumar. Among Fastest Athlete (boy) – K Roli Mao, (girl) – Kshiti Kumar. In Cycle Race (boys) – Aryan Sahni and (girls) – Pushti Bhatt. The Marathon results are as follows were 1.Junior Boys: Harshit Sahi,2. Junior Girls : Parikalpana Singh,3. Senior Boys: Param Vats and 4. Senior Girls: Dakshita Jagpal. March Past :1. Bergin House, 2. Dooley House. In House Championship :1. Dooley House, 2. Bergin House. Chitresh Bisht Memorial Trophy and Cash Prize (10,000)-organised by the Alumni Association – Best Sportsperson (boy) : K. Roli Mao. Best Sportsperson (girl) : Kshirja Kumar The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Rev. Bro. Jeyaseelan, the Principal. The Sports meet culminated with the lowering of the Olympic flag and the entire school singing the School Song.
