Athletics
Athletics is considered to be the mother of all games and is, in fact, a way of life and not just a sport. An athlete is an all-round sportsperson with skills for cricket, football, tennis and has immense control over his body and senses. Athletics not only builds the pupils physically but it helps in body coordination and gives the pupils mental steadiness.
We have a 400-mtr mud track with 6 lanes along with Jumping and Throwing facilities. The athletes are provided with ample opportunities to participate in various levels of competitions such as State, Junior National, IPSC and at the SGFI. Under the guidance of Dr. Beena Varghese and Dr. Jaswant Sisodia our athletes have won the IPSC Trophy for many years. We also won the SGFI Gold medal in athletics.
Activities
Lawrence School’s Sporting Spirit on Display at SGFI U-19
Four athletes from The Lawrence School, Lovedale, proudly represented the IPSC in the SGFI Athletics U-19 Division, held in Ranchi from January 5th to 8th, 2025. The talented participants—A.S. Nethravarna, S.B. Deshna, Shreya Peter, and Alisha Chand—competed with dedication and sportsmanship. Competing at the national level, they gained invaluable experience. It also highlights the school’s commitment to nurturing sports talent and inspiring future athletes.
Rising Stars at the National School Games
The National School Games Athletics Championship for Under-17 athletes was held in Lucknow from November 26th to 30th, 2024. Yaara Firdous, P K Vethavarna, Adhya Aran, and Advait Deo represented The Lawrence School, Lovedale in this prestigious event, competing against the best young athletes from across the country.
Annual Athletics Meet 2024-25
The highly anticipated Inter-House Athletics Competition for 2024 was held from November 11th to 14th, culminating in a grand prize distribution ceremony on November 14th, presided over by the Headmaster.
The event was graced by Ms. Rupal Choudhary, Silver Medalist at the U-20 World Athletics Championships, who served as the Guest of Honor. She officially declared the meet open alongside two other distinguished figures in athletics: Mr. Ajith Markose, a former athlete and the current head of the National Endurance Program at the Reliance Foundation, and Mr. Yunis Khan, a former international athlete and coach at the Army Sports Institute in Pune.
This event was a true celebration of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and healthy competition among the school’s houses. Students from all grades showcased remarkable athletic talent and team spirit in various exciting track and field events. The Inter-House Athletics Competition at The Lawrence School, Lovedale, featured a range of thrilling events that captivated the entire school community. A standout moment of the meet was a record-breaking performance in the discus event in the U-19 boys' division.
New Record
Division Name Event New record
U-19 Boys Kavya Patel Discus Throw 31.68M
Click here to view the final results of the Inter-House Athletics Competition for 2024–25
IPSC Athletics Championship-2024
The IPSC Athletics for the year 2024-25 was held at Punjab Public School Nabha from 5th to 7th November 2024. The competition saw enthusiastic participation from schools across the region, with athletes competing in various events. The Lawrence School girls' team showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship, securing the overall third position in the competition. Their impressive performances in track and field events contributed significantly to the team’s success.
Inter School Athletics
The Lawrence School, Lovedale participated in the Inter School Athletic Competition for Boys & Girls organized at the Good Shepherd International School from the 3rd of September 2024 to the 6th of September 2024.
Team Lawrence emerged as winners in the following categories:
U-14 Girls
(1) 80 Mts Hurdle Adhyutha Y J First
(2) 100mts Adhyutha Y J Second
(3) High Jump Yaara Firdose Second
(4) 100 Mts Yaara Firdose Third
(5) Discus Throw Achala Nithin Second
Agastaya R. secured 1st place in long jump and 2nd place in Triple jump. Emerging as an individual champion in U-19 category.
Kavya Patel secured 1st place in Discuss Throw in the U-19 category.
Abhir singh bagged 2nd place in Long jump in the U-11 category.
Team Lawrence with Abhir singh, Keerthan Srinivas, Shrines shiva, Raparia vedadreesh, Mahasarvagnyan and Arya Varun participated in the U-11 4x100mts relay and secured the 3rd Position.
PSC Athletic Meet for Under 19 Boys - Report
The IPSC Athletic Meet for Under-19 boys was held at Punjab Public School in Nabha from Oct 19-21, 2023, with 12 schools participating across India.
Our athletes excelled, setting records and indicating a promising future for our School's athletics.
P.A Najappa was the star of the championship, winning gold in the 400-meter race and silver in both the 200-meter and 100-meter races, earning him the title of "Best Athlete of the Championship."
Shivanth clinched a gold medal in the high jump event, showcasing his dedication and hard work that outclassed his competitors.
Agastya also made his mark in the Meet by winning a silver medal in the triple jump. His impeccable technique and agility were noteworthy.
Our school's 4x100m relay team, comprising P.A Nanjappa, Agastya R, V Vidhusen, and Anshuman, won the silver medal, contributing to our School's achievements.
In conclusion, the IPSC Athletic Meet was a resounding success for our School's athletes. Their dedication, training, and perseverance were evident in their outstanding performances. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and confident they will continue to reach new heights.
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Tamil Nadu State Athletic Championship -2023
Two students from our School, Nanjappa and Shivanth, competed in the State Athletic Championship conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Athletic Association. The event was held in Namakal from 13 to 17 September 2023. Nanjappa, Class XII, participated in the U-18 boys' 100m and 400m races, while Shivanth, also in Class 12, competed in the U-18 boys’ high jump.
Nanjappa advanced to the semifinals among 92 competitors, while Shivanth placed 7th out of 40. The boys were accompanied by their Coach, Dr. Jaswant Sisodia.
NILGIRI DISTRICT JUNIOR ATHLETIC MEET-2023
GOLD FOR SHIVANTH & NANJAPPA
At the recently concluded Nilgiri District Junior Athletic Meet on 25 August 2023, two boys from our School won medals. Nanjappa, a student in class 12, won a gold medal in the 100m race and a silver medal in the 400m race for the under-18 boys division.
Shivanth of Class 12 won gold in the U-18 high jump event. Both athletes held records in our School's Inter-House Athletic Meet 2023
ANNUAL ATHLETICS MEET 2023-24
The highly anticipated Inter-House Athletics Competition for the year 2023-24 began on 28th July and culminated on 5th Aug. We were honoured to have Ms Gayathri (OL Class of 94, Medalist - Asian Masters Athletics) as the Chief Guest. Ms Gayathri shared her successful journey in Athletics with our students and inspired them to scale new heights with determination and the ‘Never-give-in’ spirit.
This event marked a day of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and healthy competition among the various Houses of our School. Students from all classes / Houses showcased their prowess in athletics and team spirit in a series of exciting track and field events.
The Inter-House Athletics Competition witnessed a range of thrilling events that captivated the entire school community. Old records were broken in five different in the U-19 Division for Boys and for Girls.
New Records
After a day filled with intense competitions, breathtaking moments and nail-biting finishes the overall results for the Inter-House Athletics Competition 2023-24 were as follows:
Best House (School wise) Overall House Position
Overall Best House – Nilgiri House
March past - Best House-Vindhya and Second Position-Sumeru
Several outstanding athletes were recognized for their exceptional performances. Awards were presented to individual champions who displayed exceptional skills, determination, and sportsmanship across various events.
Individual Championship 2023-24
The Inter-House Athletics Competition 2023-24 was a resounding success, showcasing the talents and dedication of our students. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, students, teachers and staff who supported and encouraged the athletes. The Event concluded with a sense of pride and unity, reinforcing the importance of physical activity and teamwork within our school community.
