Mangaluru, Dec 1: Manipal School, Mangaluru managed in association with Pearson Schools, a part of the world's leading learning company Pearson, hosted Kidathon' the first ever Kids Marathon in Mangalore today in the presence of Chief Guest Vikas Puthran, Popular Athlete and Fitness expert.
In an attempt to educate students about the importance of sports and fitness, Puthran awestruck the children by talking about the benefits of incorporating sports and fitness in curriculum and the value it adds in an individual's life.
Speaking at the occasion Vikas Puthran said “It gives me immense pleasure to see schools giving equal importance to sports and education these days. Sports play an important role in educating young minds as it brings with it the ability to develop a sound mind, body and soul with increased self-confidence. It also helps students to develop a strong mental growth and stay focused in their activities.”
More than 500 students participated in the Kidthon categorized in 500 meter, 1 Kilometer, 2 Kilometer and 3 Kilometer for the age group of 3 to 14 years. Nearly 10 prominent schools of Mangalore participated in the event which was conceptualized by Manipal School – Mangaluru to promote the message of health and fitness among young children.
Ms. Anuradha Shivram, Principal, Manipal School, Mangaluru said “In an effort of making our students globally ready, we at Pearson Schools constantly try to make them future all-rounders. Paying equal importance to sports and academics will help them understand their skill set to pursue a sports career in future and also to possess a fit and sound body. Such events on regular basis help ourstudents to understand their true potential and worth.”
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