Birla Public School’s (BPS) Annual Sports Day was celebrated recently at Al Arabi Stadium. After the prayer and national anthems, head girl Ishita Srikant Somayaji welcomed the members of the assembly. Qatari athlete Mariam Mamdouh Farid, the chief guest, declared the sports meet open. School chairman Gope Shahani congratulated all the competitors. Management representative Chindhu Rappai awarded the winners. Academic director and principal Harish Sanduja also spoke. The programme included a symbolic run with torch by the sports captain, display and march past by the four houses - Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune, followed by flag hoisting and oath-taking ceremonies. The school dance team entertained the audience. Vice head girl Rushali Nair proposed a vote of thanks.