Excelsior Sports Correspondent
PAHALGAM, June 16: Army Goodwill School (AGS) Pahalgam defeated AGS Wuzur in a nail-biting contest and lifted Inter-AGS Volleyball title trophy, organised at AGS Aishmuqam, here today.
Earlier, in the semifinal matches, AGS Pahalgam had beaten AGS Khannabal, while AGS Wuzur had defeated AGS Aishmuqam to book their places in the finals. Throughout the competition, the competing teams demonstrated the highest level of sportsmanship while imbibing the spirit of the game in order to acquire life lessons in a structured manner.
Ila Upadhaya, Principal of AGS Pahalgam remarked that winning or losing didn’t matter as long as the rules of the game are followed to the letter and spirit.
“Games offer you the opportunity to succeed and if you are playing in good company, you don’t mind if you lose because you enjoyed the company throughout the game,” Ila added, adding that there are certain things that are far better than winning.
She explained that sports are vital in a person’s life because they keep them fit and healthy. “Teamwork, leadership, patience, discipline, learning from failure, sportsmanship, and other abilities are only formed when youngsters participate in sports on a regular basis, and these talents are equally vital in academics and management,” she added.
Later, a function was held in which the victorious team was presented with a trophy, besides other teams were also felicitated.
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