Savio School Ukhrul kickstart its annual games and sports meet on Tuesday at Mission Ground, Ukhrul under the theme “Run With Courage, Play With Joy And Strive For Excellence”.
The opening ceremony was attended by Ringthing Hongchui (MPS), Additional Superintendent of Police, Ukhrul and Dr. Ng. Mataisang, Assistant Professor and Head of History Department, Pettigrew College, Ukhrul as chief guest and guest of honour respectively. The programme was also attended by HA. Khayaiwo, Headman of Ukhrul/Hunphun, Thotdharrin Shingnaisui, President of Hunphun Katamnao Long, Rev. Father Parvis John, Principal of St. Joseph College, Rev. Father Michael Kachuparambil, Principal of Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Rev. Father Dale Joseph, Principal of Savio School, Sister Josephine, Headmistress of St. Mary School among others.
Ringthing Hongchui (MPS), Additional Superintendent of Police, Ukhrul thanked the management of the school for inviting him to grace the occasion as Chief Guest. He stated “explore your talent while you are young. Do not hide behind hesitation. Say no to drugs. Our society is facing drug abuse menace. Therefore, stay away from drugs and alcohol because drug addiction cuts our life short. Dear students, promise yourself today not to indulge in drugs for a better and successful life.”
Hongchui further added “sports is not only about winning and standing in the podium. It is also about discipline and team work. I wish the teachers and students of Savio School a blessed annual sports day. Enjoy and cherish the moments with pride, discipline and dignity.” Ringthing Hongchui unfurled the flag and declared the opening of Savio School annual games and sports meet 2026.
Dr. Ng. Mataisang stated that “sports is not only about winning medals and certificates. Through games and sports we learned discipline and team work. It also teaches us how to accept defeat with dignity and to be humbled in victory and respect the opponent.” Dr. Ng. Mataisang lit the torch to mark the opening of the annual sports meet.
Divided into 4 houses/teams, the school children will be competing in various sports discipline and physical activities and the meet will wind up on 8 October 2026.
Established in 1956, Savio School Ukhrul has moulded and shaped thousands of Tangkhuls. To this day, it has nurtured and produced many successful bureaucrats, businessmen, sports persons and entrepreneurs.
