Sports activities help in improving one's health as well as inculcating good qualities like discipline, hard work, patience, respect, and teamwork. Sports Day provides one such golden opportunity to the students to imbibe these qualities while practicing and participating in skill-based events.

An array of events and challenges were the attractions of the GMP Virtual Sports Fest- Funathon 2021 held on 4th December 2021 at GIIS Ahmedabad. Right from the tiny tots of Nursery to K2, the spirit of participating and winning was in full swing among the students. Our little GIIS Smart Champs were geared up for an energetic day and were dressed up in blue and white attire.

The Virtual Sports Fest started with the blessings of the Almighty followed by torch lighting, oath-taking, and giving inspirational and motivational messages by Ms. Vaishali Borde- National Head, Co-Scholastics- GIIS India, Mr. Caesar D'silva –Principal, Ms. Gayatri Moras – Vice-Principal, and Ms. Ruchika Dhingra – Headmistress. Mr. Caesar D'silva administered the oath to the participants. Thereafter the Sports Fest was declared open.

The students exhibited their talents through various presentations like Zumba, Yoga, and Dance. The well-designed agenda and age-appropriate challenges for each class were highly appreciated through numerous messages received from the parents. The students were divided into two groups of challenges – ‘Time-bound’ and ‘Maximum attempts’ based.

The challenges were devised with the sole motive of having fun while participating rather than stressing the aspect of winning or losing. Once the challenges began, the air was filled with cheering and tons of encouragement for the young athletes. The students participated in Lemon and Spoon, Dress Up, Potato Race, Rug Race, Bindi Sticking, Catch the Fish, Drop the Ball in the Basket, and many more interesting challenges of the day.

Ms. Vaishali Borde conveyed in her message, "Sports activities, whether team-based or individual is very important for young learners. They develop their self-esteem, confidence, social skills and motivate the children to excel in life, I-play is an integral part of the GMP curriculum. The Annual Sports Day helps children to explore their inner sports interests.” She shared a few tips with the parents on how they can encourage their children to take up the sports activities that match their interests and talent and also suggested providing them with the necessary equipment required for these sports.

The efforts of the parents in making the required arrangements for the respective challenges were truly commendable. 

Kudos to the GMP teachers for designing a fun-filled and memorable Sports Day for the young champs. 

It was indeed a day filled with fervour and excitement experienced amidst thrills, shrills, and cheers. By the end of Sports Day, the students departed with beatific smiles on their faces.