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St. Joseph University organised the 6th Athlitika Kai Festivporium meet, 2023 on March 6.
The opening ceremony was hosted by Dr. Patrick, dept. of Economics and Dr. Alemmenla Walling, dept. of English. The ceremony began with an invocation by Rev. Fr. Augustin, MMI Representative (SJU) along with a welcome speech by Stephen J Kithan, President, (SJUSC).
A special performance was presented by Aamong and Imkumlila (Dept. of Psychology and Counselling), followed by a felicitation of the guest of honour, N Jacob Yanthan, Additional Director of Agriculture, GON.
Yanthan, in his speech, highlighted the contributions of St. Joseph University towards an economic up-swing and for providing better learning experience and quality education for the students in the state, a statement on Tuesday informed.
He also expressed his outlook on the significance of games, sports and cultural events and how it plays a major role in the academic development of a student as it enhances the growth of co-curricular activities. He further mentioned how games, sports and cultural events bring togetherness and directional positive values, which will ultimately create unity, coordination, cooperation and connectivity. He added that games and sports keep a person alert, smart, obedient and disciplined and encouraged every student to participate in extracurricular activities along with their academics.
The oath-taking and torch-lighting ceremony was conducted by Nitoli Shohe (Asst. Games and sports secretary) along with Ashu C Yimchunger (Games and Sports secretary).