MLA Deben opens Mt Everest College Sports Week
Source: Chronicle News Service
Senapati, April 19 2022:
The 23rd Sports Week 2022 of the Mt Everest College, Senapati was inaugurated by Dr Usham Deben, MLA and vice president BJP Manipur Pradesh, as the chief guest.
The programme was also attended by Wilubou Newmai, spokesperson BJP Manipur Pradesh, as the guest of honour.
The annual sports week is being held under the motto, "The price of greatness is responsibility".
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Usham Deben stated that sports and culture should not be left out in a student's life because it is a great loss for all without discipline, culture and moral.
A student ought to learn good moral and discipline during his/her school life.
Future leadership comes from the present students who would lead the generation, preserve economy and patriotism to make the nation great, he said.
While citing his dreams to gain a PhD degree and win assembly election, the MLA exhorted the gathering that dreams are possible when one sticks to them and encouraged the students to start setting their goals while they are in school.
The chief guest also assured to assist in whatever way possible to make the college a reputed institution in moulding future leaders.
Wilubou Newmai, on the other hand stated that hard work, dedication and perseverance are important if one aspires to become successful in future.
He also urged the teaching staff to instil the spirit of patriotism among the students as the BJP Govt is trying to introduce patriotism in school curriculum.
At the same time, the state BJP spokesperson dismissed allegations on social media that BJP Govt is promoting Hinduism and said that BJP respects every culture and community.
Football, volleyball, basketball, badminton, chess, arm wrestling, marathon and some athletic events will be held during the sports week, which concludes on April 23 .