Mangalore, Dec. 1: The Rotary Club of Mangalore Central in association with Shastavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple Trust organised its ‘15th Annual Orphanage Olympics 2013’. This unique sporting and cultural event take place at Shastavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, on Sunday, Dec. 1.
K. Amarnath Shetty (Former Minister, Govt. of Karnataka) inaugurated the program.
Rtn Pratapsimha Nayak (District BJP President), Rtn Dr. Bhaskar (District Governor Elect RI Dist. 3180) and Sri Vijaynath Shetty (Chief Co-ordinator of Shastavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple Trust), the president of Olympics committee Ro. Dr. Devadas Rai, president of Rotary of Mangalore centre Rajgopal Rai, treasurer Ro. Santhosh Bhat were the chief guest.
Annual Orphanage Olympics is a prestigious social service project started by the rotary club in the year 1996 and it is now entering 15th year. Sense of belonging is very important for every person. Though orphanages take excellent care of children, the inmates are deprived of a normal upbringing in a family environment. As caring individuals, it is up to us to interact with the children regularly and make them feel special. Annual Orphanage Olympics is a step forward in this direction.
Nearly 600 children belonging to 10 orphanages in and around Mangalore were participated in this program. The Olympics involved different sports activities in the morning session and cultural competitions during afternoon session.
The program is held at an expenditure of about three lakhs. In addition to prizes to the winners, all children received gift hampers.
