MARGAO: Sports Minister Govind Gaude felicitated Vidya Vikas Mandal’s (VVM) 151 outstanding sportspersons at the annual Sports Achievers Awards Day function here. Gaude also urged the students to pursue the field of sports with passion, for career opportunities.
Under the umbrella of VVM – Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, GR Kare College of Law, RMS Higher Secondary School and Vidya Vikas Academy CBSE School, students have been excelling at various state and national events.
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“Only with passion can you get the desired result. That is because, the intensity in you will not allow failure to stop your pursuit. You will come back stronger and hunt the gold medal,” stated the Sports Minister, who also reiterated that he is keen to have a Sports Sciences University in Goa.
Arjuna awardee, Brahmanand Shankhwalkar raised concern about the children dropping out from sports and appealed to parents to be aware of the career opportunities in sports rather than focusing on the limited scope for the future due to prejudices.
A panel discussion was held on ‘pursuit of excellence in sports’ with India wind-foiler Katya Coelho, ex-Ranji Trophy cricketer Aditya Angle, para-TT national silver medallist Lloyd Fernandes and chess prodigy Ethan Vaz. They enlightening the gathering about the drive and discipline required to make it to the podium at any level. The discussion was moderated by Niraj Prabhu.
The chairman of Sports Council of Vidya Vikas Mandal, Vikram Verlekar welcomed. Member Secretary, Durgesh Prabhugaonkar proposed the vote of thanks.
