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69th District Football Under 17 Boys Tournament
Date of Event:
Opening Ceremony: 4th September
Closing Ceremony: 7th September
Venue:
The Fabindia School, Bali
The 69th District Football Tournament, hosted by The Fabindia School, was a momentous occasion that brought together schools from all over the district to showcase their football talents. The event was marked by two significant ceremonies—the opening ceremony on 4th September and the closing ceremony on 7th September. Here’s a detailed report on the tournament.
Opening Ceremony (4th September)
The opening ceremony of the 69th District Football Tournament took place on September 4, setting the tone for an exciting and competitive three days of football. The Chief Guest for the event was Mr. Shailendra Singh Ji, Additional District Magistrate of Bali, who officially inaugurated the tournament by hoisting the district flag. His presence added grandeur to the event, and he also shared heartfelt memories from his school days, motivating the participants.
In addition to Mr. Singh, the event was graced by the following special guests:
Mr. Bharat Ji Choudhary – Nagarpalika Chairman
Mr. Dinesh Ji Mali – Parshad
The ceremony began with a spectacular March Past, where all the participating teams proudly showcased their school banners and football spirit. Following the march, Ms. Bharti Rao, Principal of The Fabindia School, extended a warm welcome to all guests and participants, setting the stage for the tournament. Her words of encouragement and leadership paved the way for a successful event.
The opening ceremony set a celebratory atmosphere, and the teams were ready to compete for the coveted title.
Tournament Highlights
Over the course of the next three days, from 4th to 7th September, intense football matches were played. Schools from across the district displayed remarkable skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The tournament featured a total of 19 teams from various schools.
Each match brought out the best in the players, and the competition was fierce. Players not only showcased their physical endurance but also demonstrated their strategic thinking and passion for the sport. The referees, officials, and volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure the smooth conduct of all matches.
Closing Ceremony (7th September)
The tournament concluded on 7th September with a grand Closing Ceremony, which was attended by all the participating teams, guests, and dignitaries. After three days of intense competition, the results were announced.
Winners and Awardees:
Winner Team: Raj Public School, Kot Baliyan
Best March Past Memento: The Fabindia School
The trophy presentation ceremony was graced by the presence of:
Mr. Hiralal Parmar, Principal of Govt. School, Lunawa
Mr. Rajendra Singh Ranwat, Nirnayak
Following the trophy distribution, Mr. Hiralal Parmar announced the official closure of the event. The district flag was ceremoniously taken down and handed over to the managing team, marking the end of the tournament.
Support and Logistics
The successful execution of the 69th District Football Tournament would not have been possible without the support of various stakeholders:
The dedication and hard work of the teachers and staff members of The Fabindia School ensured the smooth flow of the entire event. Their commitment to making the tournament a success was evident in every aspect of the event, from registration to match coordination.
Teacher’s Day Celebration
The first week of September was dedicated to celebrating Teacher’s Day. As educators, we emphasized the importance of 5th September to our students. To mark the occasion, children created handmade cards for their teachers under the guidance of their respective class teachers.
During the collective assembly, every teacher was introduced along with their class. Each teacher shared a few words about their role and responsibilities.
The highlight was a beautiful dance performance titled “Shukriya,” presented by the children with the support of Ms. Rinku, as a special gesture of love and gratitude towards their teachers.
Brain-Teasing Riddles
I grow without roots and fall without height. What am I?
Answer: A Shadow
I run but never walk; I have a bed but never sleep. What am I?
Answer: A River
I'm not alive, but I grow. I don't breathe, but I die. What am I?
Answer: Fire
I speak without sound, and travel by hand. What am I?
Answer: A Letter
I wear many faces but have one core. What am I?
Answer: A Personality
Fascinating Facts
The Eiffel Tower grows by about 15 cm during hot summer days due to metal expansion.
The largest known squid ever found had eyes as big as basketballs – helping it see in the darkest parts of the deep ocean.
Some trees are older than 5,000 years and still alive today, like the ancient Methuselah tree in California, one of the oldest living trees in the world.
Hedgehogs can self-anoint their spines with toxic substances.
Bees can recognize human faces – in experiments, they distinguished and remembered faces just like humans do, even though their brains are tiny.
Jokes to Brighten Your Day
Q: Why did the homework file go to therapy?
A: It had too many unresolved issues!
Q: What’s a school bell’s favorite genre of music?
A: Ringtones!
Teacher: What’s the formula for water?
Student: Easy! “H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O.”
Teacher: What?!
Student: You said it's H to O!
Q: Why did the student sit on his exam paper?
A: Because he wanted to crack it from the bottom!
Announcement: “A pencil has been found in the hallway.”
Student: Wow, hope it writes a thank-you note.
Credits
Chief Editors: Prachi Singh
Interview Reporters: Soumyajeet Solanki, Siddhi Solanki
Event Reporters: Erum Sayyed, Palak Solanki, Dushyant Singh
Photographers: Rahul Pahadiya
Article: Taruna Gehlot, Jeenal Kumari
Fun facts /Riddles / Jokes: Jaywardhan Singh, Namita Rajpurohit, Rishi Golechha
Volume No. 647 Published by The Editorial Board: Mr. Jitendra Suthar, Mr. Krishna Gopal Dave, Ms.Prerna Rathod, Ms. Savita Dagar, Ms. Sudarshana Jhala