Dignitaries, guests, and students gather at the inauguration of the St. Savio Higher Secondary School Annual Sports and Games Meet 2026 in Chümoukedima.
Chümoukedima, October 27 (MExN): St Savio Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima, inaugurated its Annual Sports and Games Meet 2026 on Tuesday, with students from its four houses, Dragon, Griffin, Pegasus and Phoenix, participating in the opening ceremony.
The ceremony featured a march past by the four houses, a sports torch relay led by marathon winners and school captains, and the lighting of the sports cauldron by school Chairman Njilo Kemp. The sports oath was administered by Sports Convenor Merentuba.
Students of Classes III and IV presented a drill display, while Classes V and VI performed an aerobic dance. The programme also included a trio performance by Liom, Lumjianliu and Tiakumla, alongside the school anthem and invocation.
Pegasus House won the Sir Mangalesh Memorial Trophy for the best march past. The trophy was presented by Lucy Lotha, wife of the late Sir Mangalesh. Trophies were also presented to the marathon winners, with the prizes distributed by Kemp.
Dr Roland Lotha, social worker, philanthropist and Founder-Chairman of RSON Heart for Poor People Trust, Dimapur, attended the inaugural ceremony as special guest and formally declared the sports meet open.
Addressing the gathering, Lotha said sports were important for physical fitness, a healthy life and participation beyond winning championships. He also urged students to respect and obey their teachers, noting the importance of trust and cooperation in the teacher-student relationship. Principal Reji Kuriakose delivered the principal’s address, while Varkey VJ announced the march past winners. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Temsurenla.
