Sports meet

Nearly 1,000 students participated in the DAV National Sports (Patna zone) hosted by DAV Public School, BSEB, on Saturday.

Legislative Council chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh and Patna mayor Afzal Imam inaugurated the two-day sports meet, held under the aegis of the DAV College Managing Committee, Delhi.

V.S. Ojha, the host school's principal, welcomed the guests and students. "Winning and losing is pivotal, but it is more important to make a sincere effort and participate with a sporting spirit," he told the students. Marchpast and cultural programmes were held on the first day, while sports tournaments are scheduled for Sunday.