Rohini Patrao
MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 12, 2010: Bending, twisting, twirling and rolling are art forms which requires great concentration and discipline and of course many years of hard training. This quote was proved right by the young lad's of St. Joseph's High School, Wadala at the third Mumbai City Artistic Gymnastic championship held at Bombay Physical Cultural Association Wadala on February 6-7, 2010.
Master Ajay Pardesi of STD VIII secured the third place in the Floor Exercise event in the U-17 group. In the U-10 group, Master Yash Pardesi of STD III stood first in the team event and second place in Vaulting Table event, whilst securing the third place in Floor Exercise.
Master Yash would also be representing Mumbai City in the state level Gymnastic meet at Nashik from February 19- 20, 2010.
St. Joseph's made a grand winning entry in the inter school Lawn Tennis tournament. Master Varun Thirtani of STD IV won the Mrs. Bhanuben Tanna Trophy for the boys in under 10 (singles) organised by Mumbai School Sports Association (M.S.S.A) at Garden Tennis academy Azad Maidan from January 27- February 6, 2010.
This maiden success was achieved when he defeated last years winner Master Alap Kanchanwala of Gopi Birla High School with the score of 9-2. Over 150 schools participated with over 300 boys vying for the title.