Students from both the campuses (Riffa and Isa Town) participated in the colourful event that was conducted in the Isa Town campus from 8am to 2.30pm.
Indian Embassy Second Secretary Ravi Kumar Jain and Reem (Education Ministry) were the chief guests. ISB Hon. Chairman Prince S Natarajan, Hon. Secretary Saji Antony, Hon.Vice-Chairman Jayafar Maidani, Executive Committee Members Premalatha NS, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Ajayakrishnan V, Principal VR Palaniswamy, Riffa Campus Principal Pamela Xavier, Staff Representative Johnson K. Devassy and Vice-Principals attended the inaugural ceremony.
The programme started with national anthems of Bahrain and India. It was followed by school prayer. Second Secretary Ravi Kumar Jain hoisted the school flag. The opening ceremony was a colorful event with march past to the accompaniment of the school band, Bharat Scouts and Guides and state wise processions which brought forth the spirit of different Indian states.
Earlier Principal VR Palaniswamy welcomed the gathering. ISB Chairman Prince S Natarajan who declared the meet open, gave presidential address in which he reinstated the school’s commitment to the development of sports and games which is integral to the overall development of the students personality. Physical Education HoD Saikat Sarkar presented the report. Saji Antony gave vote of thanks.
School athletes handed over the Olympic torch to Prince S Natarajan who lit the lamp. The event was witnessed by a large number of students and parents. More than 600 medals and trophies were distributed to the winners. In the march past Aryabhata House won the first prize with 74 points. CV Raman House and Vikram Sarabhai House shared the second prize with 70 points each. J.C Bose House won third prize in the march past with 61 points.
Following are the Individual champions:
1. Super Senior Boys: Muhammed Hafees-28 points -JCB House
2.Super Senior Girls: Saniya Shaji-28 points -CV Raman House
3.Senior Boys: Aron Viju-28 points -CV Raman House
4. Senior Girls: Agnus Chacko-24 points -JC Bose House
5. Pre-Senior Boys: Dinov Ronnie -28 points -JC Bose House
6. Pre-Senior Girls: Nehal Reena Biju -24 points -JC Bose House
7. Junior Boys: Aflah Abdul Rasak-21 points VSB House
8. Junior Girls: Jannat Deep Kaur -23 points -ARB House
9. Sub Junior Boys: Ali Husain Ali- 19 pints -ARB House
10. Sub Junior Girls: Mona Abdul Majeed -18 points -CVR House