ACHIEVEMENT -- 7:

ST JOSEPH’S STUDENTS BAG SEVERAL TITLES IN SPORTS

P S SUNDAR 

The athletes of St Joseph’s Boys’ Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Coonoor, have brought laurels to The Nilgiris by winning titles in National and State level sports contests.

“Our student Sri Kiran has bagged all-India title in 800 metres running race at the 34^th Junior Nationals held in Ranchi with an impressive timing of 1.53.25”, St Joseph’s Principal Bro Naveen Francis said.

“At the 61^st Tamil Nadu State Athletic Meet, held in Neyveli, our student Vivin Richard claimed double crown in 100 metres and 200 metres running race.  V Vikash bagged title in 1,500 metres.  M Rahul won Third place in 400 metres race”, he said complimenting the winners and the coaching staff. 

“Besides, our relay team consisting of Shyam Sundar, Praveen, Rahul and Vivin Richard won title in 4 x 100 metres”, he disclosed.

“Our under-19 football team won all matches at zonal and district level and bagged Third place at the Divisional level.  Our under-17 football team represented at the state-level tourney in Karur”, he added.

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