Sports competition in village school – children's enthusiasm captivated the mind

Greetings of the day,

Today sports competitions were organized for children in the village school. As soon as I entered the school, the happy voices of children heard from far and wide filled my heart with a different energy. Running tracks made of white lime lines were ready in the field, and seating arrangements for all the children were made on one side. Children in colorful T-shirts were sitting in queues according to their respective houses, eagerly waiting for their turn.

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I had also reached there today especially to encourage the children. Seeing small children participating in sports with so much enthusiasm, it felt as if the simplest happiness of life was hidden in these moments.

First of all there was a race competition. As soon as the starting whistle blew, the children started running with full force. At some places the speed of the little legs was worth seeing, while at some places a child was moving towards the destination smilingly despite being left behind. The sounds of cheering were echoing in the field. Teachers and parents were also not behind in encouraging the children.

The second game was sack race. When the children were moving forward jumping with their feet inside the sack, the entire ground was filled with laughter. Some would survive a fall, while others would fall and get up smiling. Some children stopped in the middle to fix the sack and then moved ahead. These games taught us that falling is not a defeat, but getting up again is the biggest victory.

Then came the interesting competition between spoon and lemon. There was such seriousness on the small face that it seemed as if he was doing a big task. While walking slowly, sweat was appearing on his forehead, but the biggest challenge was to keep the spoon in his hand and the lemon on it balanced. The happiness of the children who covered the entire distance without dropping the lemon was worth seeing.

Watching these competitions, one thing was deeply felt that sports in schools are not just a physical activity but a strong foundation for building the personality of children. Here children learn big life lessons of teamwork, patience, discipline and accepting both victory and defeat.
We often say – children are the future of the country. Truly, today it is felt that it is the responsibility of all of us to save this future.

Sports facilities in our villages are often not like those in cities, but the talent of the children is no less than any other. All that is needed is encouragement and opportunity. This effort made by the school was really commendable. If every school pays attention to sports like this, then surely children will be able to get out of the world of mobiles and screens and learn in an open environment.

Today, when I sat with the children, laughed with them, clapped and hugged them on their victory, my mind felt at ease. Many children would come to me and ask—"Did I play well?" And seeing the glow on their faces, I had only one answer every time—"You all played very well!"

Sports teach us that life is also a field, where there is a new challenge at every step, but the biggest victory is to keep moving forward with courage and smile.
Today was a memorable day and I would like everyone to spare time and participate in such events, because our role is very important in increasing the self-confidence of children.