Participation in sports day

Last time I couldn’t participate in the annual sports week but this time I was determined to do so. I decided that I would participate in all possible events. My goal was to complete the race and do my best. I didn’t think about winning or losing. I simply wanted to enjoy it.

The first event was 100meters race for girl from grade 9 to DP II. There was nobody to participate. I was disappointed that I couldn’t take part in the race. But later on my friend Urja and Ragini decided that they would take part. I was all set. As I sat down on the starting point, I felt scared for few seconds. But I just then closed my eyes and concentrated on my goal which was the finish line. I took this challenge to prove myself that yes I can do it. The only problem while running was that the ground was not leveled properly. Knowing this I ran the race and completed it. Urja was the only one of my competition. But just before few second of reaching the finish line, she tripped and fell. As I completed the race I did ask her if she is fine, and she gave a smile and said that she is completely okay. I felt great knowing that she didn’t feel bad about losing or falling down. Now this is a true sportsmanship spirit. I not only completed the race but I won it also. I was happy that I achieved my goal. By completing the race, I felt more confident about myself. I did realize that I had the capability of running fast but my stamina was not very high.

Receiving certificate and medal for relay.

The next event was 200 meter race for grade 9 to DP II. But unfortunately the vent was cancelled as no one was interested in participating except for me. Urja wanted to participate but she was injured. As there was a 4x50 meter relay I didn’t get sad about it. The 4x5- meter relay was a mix relay. So from the sapphire team I, Jaidev, Shiv and Nakul participated. All four of us discussed who will be at which position and said no matter what happens we will complete the race. I started off and I took the lead. It was a great experience for me that all four of us ran together in one race. The competition was very close between Ayan and Advait (Ruby house). But adavait being faster he won the race for ruby house. I didn’t feel bad about it because I believe in having fun, enjoying and completing the race. Our team completed the race and we were the runners up. I was happy that I did achieve my goal. It was one great experience for me. I did learn that winning and losing doesn’t real matter, the only thing which matters is your happiness.

Group photo of all the winners.

 I also became more aware about my strengths and weakness I athletics. I didn’t know that I could really finish the race. I always had the fear of something getting wrong. But I did overcome that by participating in this annual sports week. I think that I challenged myself up to a limit and I completed it. I also learned that no matter what happens, we should take up new challenges, face them and complete it with all your responsibilities.

Till then stay happy!