Patna, May 23, 2010: It was a treat to watch the inaugural function of the Acharya Sudarshan 21st Junior National throwball championships at the flood-lit Patna Central School ground here on Sunday. The organizers Throwball Association of Bihar and Patna Central School (PCS) authorities left no stone unturned to make it a memorable one. Students of PCS and Krishna Niketan presented verities of cultural programmes to mark the occasion. The dance programmes were most captivating as the different participating state teams and the spectators enjoyed the moment.
Bihar’s Art, Culture and Youth Affairs Minister, Renu Devi declared the meet open by releasing balloons. She also took salute of the march past presented by the participating teams.
Addressing the function the minister said she would include throwball in the sports calendar of her department. Bihar’s Information Technology minister Anil Kumar was introduced to the players of Bihar and Rajasthan before the opening match.
Patna Central School (PCS) principal SP Singh welcomed the guests while Throwball Association of Bihar (TAB) secretary Neeraj Kumar Pappu welcomed the guests by presenting bouquet of flowers. PCS vice-principal OP Singh proposed a vote of thanks. Organising committee chairman BK Sudarshan also spoke on the occasion. TAB president SB Prasad presided over the function.
In the on field actions, hosts Bihar got off to a winning start defeating Rajasthan 15-1, 15-4 in a boys’ section league match. In the girls’ section, Delhi tamed West Bengal 15-2, 15-4 to earn full points.
Photo caption: Bihar's Art, Culture and Youth Affairs Minister Renu Devi inaugurating the 21st Junior National throwball championships in Patna on May 23, 2010.
Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui
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