Practice sports regularly, students told

Vijayawada: Sport Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) vice-chairman K Bhaskar said that sports can help in mental exhilaration. He was the chief guest at Sports Day celebrations at Bloomingdale School here on Saturday. He lit the torch and commenced the sports day.

Prizes were given to the winners of the competitions like Running, Throw ball, Cricket, Long Jump, High Jump, Skating, Foot Ball, Basket Ball and other sports. Speaking on the occasion, he said that students who excel in sports have a bright future.

Parents should encourage their children towards sports and get them trained in some sport to have a good career in life. He said that everyone should spend one hour a day for sports and said that SAAP is encouraging students from rural areas. He complimented the school management for organising sports and celebrating sports day. School correspondent A Vijay Babu also spoke.