The two-day long37th DR.K.M.MUNSHI MEMORIAL CBSE INTER SCHOOL ATHLETIC MEET commenced on December 9th 2019 at Bhavan’s Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad.,Sri C.A Venugopal. C.Govind,Chairman,BharatiyaVidyaBhavan,KochiKendra addressed the gathering and declared the meet open at 8:30 a.m. The venuereverberated with enthusiasm at the assembly of around 1400 athletes from 34 CBSE schools across the state. To complement the vigour of the day which was full of spirited sporting events, the participants of all the 34 schools presented a disciplined March Past. The studentsof Bhavan’sVidyaMandir,Elamakkara rendered the prayer.Sri K.Suresh, Principal, Bhavan’s Adarsha Vidyalaya delivered the address of welcome. The Chairman hoisted the sports flag. He inspired the athletes to set goals and be focused in life.Sri E.Ramankutty,Director,BharatiyaVidyaBhavan,KochiKendralit the torch which symbolises the light of spirit, knowledge and life. This was followed by an oath taking ceremony by ChinmayiMukundan, student of Class X who represented India in the Common Wealth Games 2018.The athletes took an oath pledging to put their best foot forward and not to resort to unfair means and try their best to be true to the spirit of honesty and sportsmanship.A dynamic and vibrant display by the students of Bhavan’sVidyaMandirGirinagar was a feast for the eyes.Sri E.Ramankutty,Director,Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,Kochi Kendra,Smt Meena Viswanathan,Academic Consultant,Smt.Renuka.N.Menon and Smt.Sukumari Menon,Education Officers ,Smt Jaya Jacob,Co-ordinator,Research Centre, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,Kochi, Principals and Vice Principals of all Bhavan’s Institutions were part of the occasion. The vote of thanks was proposed by Ms Neelima Raj, Teacher, Dept. of English, B.A.V, Kakkanad.