SPORTS DAY AT PUNE NORTH BRANCH
A Step towards Sustainable Human Development
Sports and development are related in the forms of
physical activity that contribute to physical fitness, mental well being
and social interaction. Sport is essential to human development. The
basic human capabilities that are necessary for this are to "lead long and
healthy lives, to be knowledgeable, to have access to the resources needed
for a decent standard of living and to be able to participate in the life of
the community". Sport can directly help build these capabilities.
Play, especially among children, is any physical
activity that is fun and participatory. Sport can also be an engine for
local economic development and job creation. There are many reasons
which clearly show that sport plays vital role in human development.
On 9 Oct 2010, Saturday, once again Parinaam and
Ujjivan have crossed another milestone together in a journey against
Poverty, by organizing a Sport Day for the kids of Ujjivan West
customers. It was yet another glaring event, Pune North Branch had with
the kids of Ujjivan customers. Though the event was conducted for the
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first time in Ujjivan West region and first time for Pune North branch, it
was well planned and organized by the organizing committee.
All
initial preparation for
activity
was
completed before the
event started. All
volunteers
were
briefed about the
scheduled
program
and role to be played
during the event. The event started on scheduled time at 4:00 pm. All
participants were gathered together at one place to give information and
instructions about all sports activities, which were supposed to be
conducted. The loud energy among the children was unhidden. And the
proud feeling of parents towards their child, for participating in a
competition, was also well noticed.
After the headcount of 128
participants, total four groups were
formed depending on Age and Gender
criteria. For boys one group was for 5 - 10
yr old and second group was for 10 – 15
yr old. Same was applicable for girls.
Each group was assigned to a pair of
branch CRS (best person to handle a
group), to assure that the kids do not
leave their group and place.
Competition started with 50
mtr Lemon & Spoon race, for kids
between 5 - 10 yr old age. Each race
was conducted for the group of 4 boys
and 4 girls. Out of 30 boys and 30 girls,
8 boys and 8 girls entered in final
round. And in final round 1 winner was
selected for each category. The same
procedure was followed for kids
between 10-15 yr old age. It was so
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surprising for all to see all kids completing the race without falling off the
lemon from spoon.
Next competition was 100
mtr running. This competition was
conducted separately for boys and
girls. Three rounds were conducted
for each group. Out of 6 finalists 1
was selected as winner and 1 was
selected as runner-up, from each
category. Audience gave the very
good cheering to their favorites.
During the activity, we
distributed chocolates to all participants and
their parents. Few of the parents (customers)
shared their thoughts. One of the customers
(parent) said, “I have gone back in my
childhood days. I can remember my school
days. I am feeling so young by seeing my kids
playing. I wish if I can play with them.”
Another customer said, “My kids are better
than us. We didn’t get such chance or opportunity to play with school
children. Being a
girl our parents
didn’t allow us
to go out to play.
But I don’t want
my children to
say the same
when they will
grow older.”
Proceeding further, third
activity
was
Musical
Chair
competition, arranged especially for
our customers. Most of the customers
took part in this fun. Each one of the
participant had their eyes fixed on
empty chair and ears towards music.
As soon as the music was stopped
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everyone one was struggling to get their chair and to enter in next level. Each
round removed two participants. Final round was between two friends.
Though the winner was one but the joy was equally enjoyed by both.
After
completing
this activity, all of us were eagerly
waiting
for
Tug-of-War
competition. This activity was
arranged only for Boys. This game
was most enjoyed by the kids.
Every winning team was separated
in two parts to go for next level.
Final round was between 4 participants, two at either side. After a tough
competition, team of two boys finally won the war.
The energy level of all kids was so high
that they could have even spent the
whole day and night on the ground. But
due to cloudy weather and insufficient
light we had to skip two activities, Sac
Race and Cricket match and had to
move the program towards last session.
All of us were feeling little unhappy
after realizing the fact that all the kids,
participants and customers will be
disappeared after completion of this event, as we were moving slowly towards
the end session of this event. And we were unable to stop the crowd and time.
The
last
session was planned with
two
activities
Prize
Distribution and Meal. All
Kids and their Mothers
were requested to gather
near
stage.
Each
participant and customer
was thanked on behalf of
Parinaam and Ujjivan for
giving their valuable time and participating enthusiastically in the organized
event.
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Soon after that Prize Distribution was started. Jolly Sir was
requested to do the honor. We thank Jolly Sir to give us this opportunity. Very
special thanks to Bhalerao Sir for sponsoring ALL the gifts distributed to the
winners and runner-ups. Samuel Sir, Bhalerao Sir, Vikram Sir, Shashank Sir,
Tushar Sir, Rajesh Sir, Savita Madam has given us the strong support to make
this event successful.
Loud applause given by the crowd to each winner was a
good example to say that no participant or parent was disappointed due
failure in the race. All kids participated with a dream of winning. But the
failure didn't change thair dream. The
message was clear that “If not this
time; then next time for sure...”. We all
are sure that one day all of them will
be winner in the race against poverty.
Finally it was the Meal time. After workout everyone was feeling
hungry. Everyone who was part of this event was provided delicious GarmaGaram IDLI & CHATANI, prepared by our own customer. It was another
moment which made us more proud to see our customer that she can serving
such a huge requirement of 500 nos
of Idlis in one go. The taste was
really awesome.
The event was well
planned and organized by the team
of volunteers, and equally enjoyed
by kids and their family members.
We are sure that these moments
can never be forgotten. We are sure that this movement initiated by Parinaam
Foundation will be an integral part of our social responsibility towards
building better lives of our customers and their family.
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On this occasion Team Pune North would like to
thank Samuel Sir (Parinaam Foundation) in organizing this
event in co-ordination with Ujjivan Staff.
Volunteers:
Mr. Anand Bhalerao (Head, Distribution) , Mr. Shashank Tipnis (Regional
Admin Manager), Mr. Vikram Shingade (Area Manager), Mr. Prashant Talreja
(M. A., Finance), Mr. Ajay Dhopte (Admin), Mr. Tushar Upase (Program
Manager), Mr. Rajesh Khedkar (Program Manager), Ms. Savita Khoche
(CRM), Mr. Ram (Cashier), Mr. Sukhwinder Singh (CSR), Mr. Manish Warke
(CRM), Mr. Dinesh Fulambarkar (Cashier), Mr. Pratik Shinde (Tr. CRM),
AND
Mrs. Ashwini Gangdhar (Sr. CRS, Pune North),
Ms. Kavita Salve (CRS, Pune North)
Mrs. Nikita Bhatkar (Sr. CRS, Pune North)
Mrs. Prachi Ambre (Sr. CRS, Pune North)
Mr. Ramesh Kamble ((Sr. CRS, Pune North)
Ms. Sheetal Kadam (Sr. CRS, Pune North)
Mrs. Supriya Bhosle (Sr. CRS, Pune North)
Mr. Sushil Kumar (Sr. CRS, Pune North)
Mr. Vishal Darvatkar (Cashier, Pune North)
Mr. Himanshu Mittal (CRM, Pune North)
Thanking you all, once again!
Himanshu Mittal
CRM, Pune North
Date: 9th Oct 2010, Saturday
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