The Al Arabi Stadium buzzed with excitement as Loyola International School (LIS) hosted its Annual Athletics Meet, uniting students from both campuses in a vibrant celebration of excellence and sportsmanship.
Held ahead of Qatar National Sports Day, the event highlighted the school’s commitment to fitness, participation, and sporting spirit.
The meet began with the arrival of the chief guest, Saman Fonseka, head coach of the Qatar National Women’s and Under-19 cricket teams, accompanied by the managing director of Loyola International Schools – Qatar, Anup Chakravarthy.
The event was officially opened with the hoisting of the school flag, a torch relay, and the ceremonial lighting of the cauldron.
The march past and salutation were among the ceremony’s highlight. The sports oath was administered by the sports captain.
Addressing the gathering, Fonseka praised the school for its structured sports programme and the discipline of its students.
Principal Bhavana Vijaykumar highlighted the role of sports in fostering purpose and resilience among students. Chakravarthy also spoke.
During the prize distribution, the overall championship was awarded to Diamond House from the Al Wukair Campus and Emerald House from the Al Nasr Campus.
The principal has congratulated all participants and the sports department for their dedication and efforts.
