by Cleric Jittin Mathew
MUMBAI, APRIL 22, 2019: ‘Run, jump, play but do not sin,’ the words of the Salesian Founder, Saint Don Bosco echoed in the hearts and minds of the students of Bosco Boys Home (BBH) Borivli - a Salesian run institution - as they participated in Nakshatra Sports 2019, an annual sports event bringing together over 500 children from shelter homes across Mumbai on April 13.
Held on the HP grounds in the city, the event kicked off with a march- past parade by the participating children, a torch-bearing ceremony, and a dance performance. Thereafter children from 17 shelter homes, including 35 from BBH competed in an array of sporting activities including track and fi
eld events like relay, shot put, 100m, 200m, 400m races; outdoor games like rink football, cricket, throwball, Kho-Kho; indoor games like chess, carrom, and badminton.The BBH children ensured they made a mark by winning several competitions. “Bhumi provided a platform for us to dream, exhibit our talents, and get competitive exposure. It helped us to discover our true potential and dazzle in an atmosphere of healthy competition and enrich ourselves. Thank you Bhumi and continue the good work,” Rahul Kavadia, a participant from BBH said.
Bhumi, the NGO organising the event is a youth volunteer organisation, aimed at contributing to the holistic development of children through the promotion of extra-curricular activities. HP Sampark was a co-sponsor. The chief guests for the evening were Pushp Joshi, Subba Rao, K S Shetty, and Dr. Prahalathan KK, the co-founder of Bhumi. Brother Jittin Mathew and Datta Gade from BBH accompanied the boys.