NONGPOH May 17 : The three-day District Level Inter School Athletic Meet was inaugurated by IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Ri Bhoi District, Arpit Upadhaya at the NSCA Mini Stadium, Pahamsyiem, Nongpoh, on Tuesday.
A total of 22 schools from across the district participated in the meet.
Addressing the gathering, Upadhaya appreciated the District Sports Officer, Nongpoh for organising the programme adding that such competitions aid the well-being of the student community in the field of sports.
“The meet would, to a large extend help in promoting physical exercise, sporting spirit, discipline and a sense of competition among the students so that they could be at par with the students of other district and states in the field of sports and particularly in their pursuit of knowledge in order that they can build a better society in their future, Upadyaya said.
He further wished all the participating schools a success.
