JAMMU: Jammu Sanskriti School organised an energetic and heart-warming Special Sports Day to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The celebration, held on the school campus, embraced this year’s global theme, “Pathways to Possibilities,” emphasizing empowerment, ability, and the limitless potential within every individual.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Nitish Rajora (IAS), Director of the Information Department, Jammu & Kashmir. Lauding the school’s commitment to inclusive education, he called for wider societal support to ensure equal opportunities for all children.
School Vice-Chairperson Rohini Aima also attended the programme and delivered an inspiring address. “Today is a celebration not just of sports, but of the human spirit, resilience, and the extraordinary ‘pathways to possibilities’ that emerge when we choose inclusion,” she said. “While our mentors have organised this event wonderfully, the true heroes are our students, whose enthusiasm and determination have lit up the field.”
Inclusive Sports Events Bring Students Together
The Special Sports Day featured a wide range of adaptive and inclusive sporting activities tailored to ensure that every student could participate. The ground echoed with cheers and excitement as students demonstrated confidence, teamwork, and joy throughout the events.
Key Results from the Day:
- Ramp Walk with Mothers:
1st – Munib
2nd – Owais
3rd – Dharvi - Lemon Race with Fathers:
1st – Karanveer Singh
2nd – Muneef
3rd – Varaspreet Singh - Unified Race (Girls):
1st – Jeevika & Adhira
2nd – Jasvi & Prabkirat
3rd – Bhuvika & Aahana - Unified Race (Boys):
1st – Aariz & Atharva
2nd – Aadarsh & Damanjot
3rd – Umair & Simarpreet - Hurdle Race (Boys):
1st – Anand
2nd – Varaspreet
3rd – Manan - Bocce Ball (Girls – All Groups):
1st – Taiaya
2nd – Snigdh - Bocce Ball (Boys – Group 2):
1st – Ansh
2nd – Abhinav - Bocce Ball (Boys – Group 3):
1st – Jasjeet
2nd – Varaspreet - Basket Race:
1st – Vikrant
2nd – Muneeb
3rd – Ruhan - Cone Race (Group – Boys):
1st – Rahat
2nd – Samrath
3rd – Arvind - Cone Race (Boys – Other Category):
1st – Adhyan
2nd – Jasjeet
3rd – Manvik - Cone Race (Girls):
1st – Akruti
2nd – Priyanshi
3rd – Snigdh
A Celebration of Spirit and Inclusion
The school staff received appreciation for their detailed planning and empathetic execution, ensuring the day was smooth, uplifting, and memorable for students and parents alike. The event strongly resonated with the message that when children are given the right environment and encouragement, their possibilities are endless.
Parents expressed joy at the school’s commitment to fostering inclusive, holistic, and equitable education. The Special Sports Day stood as a vivid reminder of the power of acceptance, encouragement, and shared celebration.
