Bhongir: “Sports contribute significantly to both physical and mental development,” said Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District Collector Hanumanth Rao.
On Thursday, the Collector attended the closing ceremony of the Gurukula Zonal Level Sports Meet. The event was held at Telangana Social Welfare Residential School and Junior College, TGS WRJC (B), under the Telangana Social Welfare Gurukul Educational Institutions Society in Rajapet Mandal. The ceremony was part of the Children’s Day celebrations.
During his speech, the Collector explained that winning and losing are natural parts of any game. He wished the athletes well and encouraged students to start working hard from a young age. He pointed out that students from government schools are achieving great success. The Collector also shared his happiness about visiting the school on Children’s Day, emphasizing that sports play an important role in physical and mental growth.
Sudhakar, the local principal of Gurukula School, expressed his gratitude for having the Collector as the chief guest. He noted that it was inspiring for students to see someone who started as a teacher and worked their way up to become a District Collector.
At the end of the event, prizes were given to the winning athletes.
