CHAPTER 3 |
CROSS-COUNTRY MEET |
TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS |
DIARY OF EVENTS |
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The SJI Annual Cross Country Meet was held on 21 March at the OCBC Square , Singapore Sports Hub . The venue was brightly decorated with the four Fraternity colours . |
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The Cross Country Meet started at Tanjong Rhu bridge and traversed into the park connector , Benjamin Sheares Bridge , and then a final dash to the finish line at OCBC Square . The Meet involved close to 2000 students and 175 teachers through a scenic 3.8km route . |
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Students and staff experienced a fun-filled day of athleticism , sportsmanship and bonding as one Josephian community . |
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SJI ’ s 114th Annual Track and Field Championships returned with great excitement under the theme “ Unleashing the Athlete Within ”. The event was officially opened by our Principal , Mr Justin Arul Pierre after the Athlete ’ s Oath was recited by the Track & Field student leaders . The competition kicked off with the 100m and 400m races , followed by the 4x100m relay , Lasallian Invitational Race , Fraternity Race , and 4x400m relay . |
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A fierce rivalry between the Lawrence and Marcian Fraternities unfolded throughout the day . Despite Marcian ’ s strong efforts , Lawrence narrowly won the overall championship by just a few points , making it a thrilling contest to the very end . |
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The SJI Track and Field Championships certainly showcased sportsmanship , excellence and unity among participants . |