Welcome Speech for Chief Guest by Principal at the Annual Sports Day

"Good afternoon everyone,

On the behalf of St. JKL Academy, I extend a very warm welcome to all of you present here on the 14th annual sports meet of our school. Sports are an integral as well as necessary part of our lives.

Sports, whether team based or individual are a great activity for children that provide us a variety of benefits other than physical fitness. Participation in sports can help build self-esteem, confidence and can motivate children to excel academically and can help build their social skills. It can even teach children the ways and benefits of goal setting & practice.

So, with this purpose, we organise a sports meet every year in an order where 100% participation is encouraged and each participant is rewarded and it is the participation of children that is most important for us and gives us immense joy. This year our school has been declared as one of the best institutions of the city which has included and is following extra-curricular activities in the daily time-table. I wish to thank and congratulate each one of you dear parents for, without your support, it would not have been possible for us. Dear parents, what you see today, is the culmination of massive, continuous efforts put in by the students and teachers. So, sit tight and cheer our students with your generous applause.

I am pleased to share that the distinguished guest to honour us with her presence today as the Chief Guest of our Sports day is none other than Ms Babita Kumari Phogat, the legendary Indian wrestler & Olympian. After a biopic (“Dangal”) has been made over their inspiring life stories,  I believe almost all of you must be aware of Phogat sisters who epitomise unfailing spirit to succeed despite all odds. Miss Phogat is one of the Indian women wrestlers who have made their nation proud many a times by their outstanding performance in the area mostly dominated by men.

Her valiant struggle backed by her strong determination brought her all the way where she is now. She has won 3 Gold medals and 1 Silver medal for India in Commonwealth Wrestling Championship along with 2 Bronze medals in World Wrestling Championship & Asian Wrestling Championship. It is a privilege for all of us gathered here to have such a celebrity between us as our esteemed guest of honour.

So, with a huge round of applause, let us please call upon Miss Babita Phogat to grace the dais and share her inspiring life story with all of us here.

Hope you all have a great time.

Thank You!
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