Guwahati: Modern English School Kahilipara, Guwahati is hosting the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Far East Zone Taekwondo Tournament 2022.
The three-day event started on December 9 and ends on December 11.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of several distinguished dignitaries, including T.Mate, RO, CBSE; Sports Lover and Mr. Universe, 2009 Mahadev Deka; Pankaj Das, director of the Modern English School, among others.
A song and ‘Dhol Badon’ were performed during the inauguration ceremony. In addition, a march past all contingents of CBSE schools and the swearing-in by the participating team captains were also part of the ceremony.
More than 700 students from 128 schools have entered the competition. The zone and national level competition received entries from four states including Assam, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
It is not the first time that the school has organized a Taekwondo tournament. Earlier this year, the school hosted the 1st All Assam Inter-School Taekwondo Championship, 2022, in partnership with Kamrup Metro District Taekwondo Association.
The school supports sports and related activities for the overall development of students and prepares them for future opportunities.
Jonali Das, Director of Modern English School, said: “We are privileged to host this event on our premises. I thank the guests, students, teachers and participating schools for their presence. Our school promotes every sport, and Taekwondo is one of them. It is a martial art that teaches students more than just fighting. It illuminates the spirit of sportsmanship among students and encourages healthy competition. In addition, it trains students to build up physical and mental resilience.”
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She added: “In addition to the health benefits, it helps students develop life skills such as discipline and self-control. Taekwondo needs intense training and focus, which help students align their minds with their bodies and better develop their movements and reflexes. This learning helps students to achieve a successful life in the future.”
Sports are an integral part of the Modern English School’s core curriculum, enabling students to develop sportsmanship, confidence and leadership skills. Taekwondo promotes a child’s overall development with a strong focus on character building, proper technique and self-discipline, Das added.
Taekwondo also enables a child’s holistic development by creating a synergy of mind, body and soul. The balance of the three helps students achieve great focus and the right attitude, moving them closer to their life goals. It enables students to improve their grades, encourage self-defense and develop fitness habits.
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