Commissioner of School Education S. Suresh Kumar on Friday urged students to develop talent in games and sports besides excelling in the academics.
Speaking at the inaugural of the 67th State School Sports Federation programme at KBC Boys’ High School at Patamata in Vijayawada, he said games and sports improved physical health, fostered teamwork, discipline and enhance mental well-being, making them crucial for an individual’s overall development. The event witnessed Under-14 boys, hand ball (girls) and sepak takra under-14,17, 19 girls. Students from 13 districts are participated in the event.
Mr. Suresh Kumar said the department had been giving top priority to sports and games by encouraging students to take active part in these events. Students participating in the inter-district competitions were given free food, uniforms and transport allowances, he said, adding that the Samagra Shiksha wing had sanctioned funds to the tune of ₹7 crore fro the purpose.
