SCRIPT FOR CELEBRATING NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 2015 (each organisation to modify as appropriate)

Master of ceremony for sports day

Sports Day brings new energy in the hearts and minds of the children. This day is marked with great joy and
discovering the inner talent of a child in the field of sports. A sound mind resides in a sound body. Sports and
games help in large muscle co-ordination resulting in physical fitness apart from inculcating sportsmanship,
leadership, unity competitive spirit among the students.
Welcome to all
Good Morning and Happy Sports Day to one and all present here.
We feel proud and honored to welcome Shri………………………….(Name)
……………………………(Profession), Our beloved Principal, Vice – Principal, and other dignitaries with our
traditional welcome and our school people leader and house captions will escort the dignities to the stage.

Into- while Escorting

The Great day is dawn with bright future of hope for tomorrow. As 29th August, 1905, the
birthday of legendary Major Dhyan Chand is etched out in the minds and hearts of all Indians. During Major
Dhyan Chand’s time, as a hockey player and captain of the Indian Hockey Team, India gained prominence in
Sports across the world, by winning the hockey world cup and at Olympics edition after another. 29th of August
is a moment of pride and glory for all Indians. On this special occasion …………………………(School Name)
feels proud to commemorate this day with Annual  sports day by paying homage to the greatest sportsman of
India, Major Dhyan Chand and respect to all greatest sportsmen that India has produced - we look upto them
with a sense of pride.

Flag Hoisting
Let’s feel one with our Mother Nation, that we be united with one spirit of love that unites us as sons and
daughters of one mother as we pay homage to our national flag. “[some saying]”.

Now we request our honorable chief guest Mr…………………….to hoist the national flag and take the salute
from the cadets of our four houses.
Lets sing with pride national anthem
Followed by school by principal and house flags by house Masters
March past
“March past is all about synchronisation and team work. Marching in a contingent demands
alertness and an unspoken co-ordination.”

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The drumbeat rolls, the band strikes up and a high pitched voice issues a command. The synchronised swing of
arms and the sound of thudding feet stir something within us. Besides being spectacular, there is something
inexplicably inspiring about a march past is the sense of dignity and pride the cadets bring to it.

We are extremely glad to introduce the four distinctive houses namely 1……………….., 2.
…………………….., 3. …………………… and ………………………… ( house Names) A well-co-ordinated march past is a
feast to the eyes and ears, when coupled with some stirring marching music.

Our cadets demonstrate the heel march by digging their heel to the ground, with toes pointed upwards and
arms swinging rhythmically. A comprehensive march past drill they spell out, lays emphasis on bearing, marching, saluting
and co-ordinating.

Right in front Marching, Master …………………..of Std. …, the school pupil leader guides the entire parade
of cadets behind him, is an excellent athlete, an able leader.
Followed by Miss…………. …….of Std……, the Asst. School pupil leader is a responsible organizer, well
mannered person, proves Excellency in the academic records.
Each house is represented by a captain and a vice captain. Here at your sight is the…………………… house
marching magnificently, dressed yellow symbolizes joy, happiness, optimism and idealism, led by Captain Master.
…………………..of Std is an excellent player, has a good team spirit and the vice captain Master…………………….. of Std
…., is a good ……………. player.

Now watching, the adorable marching of ………………………… house in their blue colour which symbolizes
peace, tranquility, stability and loyalty led by Captain Miss ……………………. is a renowned athlete and a good indoor
games player and the Vice captain Master …………………..of Std …… std is good in Music and he is a leader in making.
Now ………………….. house is marching majestically in front you dressed in red, symbolizes passion,
sincerity, power and strength, is led by captain Miss ………………..of …. Std is a good active participant in sports and games
and the vice captain Master ……………….. , is a responsible leader and a sports man
Now at your sight, Gracious march of …………………….. House, dressed in green symbolizes nature,
renewal, generosity and fertility led by Captain Miss………………….. is a good speaker and an athlete and the vice captain
Master ……………… of …..is a very good sports man,

Oath taking :
“Oath will encourage fidelity to the extent that continues to believe that one cannot escape ultimate accountability for a
breach of faith”.
Now, the leaders along with their team will raise the right hand for the oath. We………………..

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May I request all the Students kindly get back to the respective houses and be seated and we shall begin our second part
of the progamme with prayer.
Light
Light symbolizes the divine presence of God. Down though the ages our Indian tradition teaches us light brings life and
hope. May now I invite chief guest, Principal, vice- Principal,and our senior teacher  Miss …………………….to  Light the
Traditional Lamps.
Prayer :
“The essence of meditation is a period of time, set aside to contemplate the Lord, Listen to him and allow him to
permeate our spirits”

Let us all unite our minds and souls in the presence of God to seek his   abundant blessings. We have our school choir to
lead us into prayer
School Prayer song

Welcome address :
“When you welcome love with your whole heart, soul and body, love will welcome you with all its sweetness”.
Now we call upon ………………………. to welcome the gathering of today’s fest.
Welcome dance with Patriotic note – Pray for India
“The dance can reveal everything mysterious that is hidden in music and it has the additional merit of being human.
Dancing is poetry with arms and legs.” We have blooming buddies to dance on the Pray for India.

Speech on National Sports Day

May we Miss…………………….. to speak on National Sports day
Dance by students of Std …….
To touch, to move, to inspire – we now present a patriotic welcome dance. Feel the beat and the rhythm, its time to let go
of all those emotions and simply dance     away to glory by the students of ….. Std.
Dance – Semi classic dance by Std…..
“Team work divides the task and multiples the success”.
Tune yourself and dance to the colourful and rythemic performance. Classic dance gives treats to the eye, well we have our
…… std students to make the music to come alive with semi classical dance.

Chief Guest address :

“Successful people maintain good habits that go hand in hand with success in every area of endeavor, which develops a
reputation. The way one works determines the quality and quantity of rewards”.

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Amidst us, we have one such great person today. Yes We now request our  honourable chief guest Mr…………….. to
address the gathering.

Thank you sir for your words of appreciation. ….

Dear Teachers and students let’s us gear up into our next very important event of Inter- House sports events. May I now
request all the students to stand up and be ready to witness Olympic Torch Relay.

The Olympic torch relay :

Now it’s time to light the Olympic flame which ignite the passion of sporting spirit. The tradition of lighting an Olympic
Flame comes from the ancient Greeks. During the Ancient Olympic Games, a sacred flame was lit from the sun’s rays at
Olympia, and stayed lit until the Games were completed. This flame represented the “endeavor for protection and
struggle for victory. The flame symbolizes “the light of spirit, knowledge, and life.”

The first torch bearer of Olympic flame is Master………… ….of …. std  Who exhibits a good team spirit.
Now the Olympic torch is passed on to Master Master………………… of … std is an outstanding Sports person.
Next, it is handed over to Master. …………. …….exhibits good leadership qualities and outstanding Sports man.

The chance of taking over the torch now goes to Master ……………… of …. Std  is an excellent athlete.

The flame of peace and harmony is now lit in our school premises and may this light glow to remove darkness in the lives
of all to brighten up our future.

Declaring the sports meet open :

Now I request our honourable chief guest to declare the Third Annual Sports Meet open.
May I now request all the students to disburse into their respective Houses

Sports events:
          “Hard work is a two way street, you get back exactly what you put in!” Now we have the final events.

Senior category:
Now on track, the finalists of the event 100 mtr. running race for boys from all the four houses.
The participants are …..
Come on! Let us put our hands together to encourage the participants!
          “Winners don’t wait for chances, they take them.” 

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Now on track  the finalists of 100 mtr. Running race – Girls from all the four houses.
The participants are …..
Come on! Let us put our hands together to encourage the participants!

Junior Category:
“Victory is paid for in sweat, courage and preparation”
Now on track, we have the participants of 100 mtr running race  Boys.
The participants are ….
“Winners never quit and quitters never win”

Now we call upon the participants of 100 mtr running race  Girls.

The participants are ….

Cheer up the athletes!

Sub Junior Category :

“Sports do not build character. They reveal it ”

Now we have the finalists of 50 mtr running race – Boys and Girls.
The participants are ….

Now we have the Relay :

“Talents wins games but team work and intelligence wins champions”
Senior Category :
The participants of relay – boys are …
The participants of relay – girls are …

Junior Category :
“You were born to win, but to be a winner; you must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win.”
The participants of relay – boys are….
The participants of relay – girls are…

Re-assembling:
We now request all the students to assemble in front of the dias for the prize distribution.
Prize distribution:
“Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They are made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts”.

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Now its time to honour the winners. We kindly request our chief guest

Mr…………………..to honor the winners.

Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.

Thank you sir for encouraging the winners!

OVER SHEILDS :
MARCH PAST :
DISPILNE :
BEST PARTICIPATING TEAM :

Vote of thanks :
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.
May we call Miss……………………………….to express the words of gratitude.
Lowering the
Now we have come to the end of our programme. Let us all stand up and pay homage to our country. Vande Mathram
song
“When your child is hungry, don’t give him a fish but teach him how to catch one”.
That is what you have spectator today.
Take home the sweet memories of your kids and cherish. Thank you.

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