World Cup fever grips Don Bosco as classroom desks make way for football jerseys
PANAJI: A vibrant and lively sporting atmosphere prevailed at Don Bosco High School, Panaji, on Saturday as the institution celebrated Sports Jersey Day, encouraging students to ditch their uniforms and proudly wear the colours of their favourite teams and sportspersons to school.
The enthusiastic students, alongside equally passionate teachers, were vociferous in their support for Argentina and Spain, who are set to clash in the highly anticipated final on Sunday. The initiative aimed to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and a lifelong love for sports among the youth. The school campus truly came alive with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours as children walked the corridors donning jerseys representing various sports and iconic teams from across the globe. The event successfully fostered a spirit of unity and shared enthusiasm, while inspiring students to embrace the core values of discipline, perseverance, and healthy competition through sport. The unique celebration was well received by students and staff alike, adding a fun, engaging, and unforgettable dimension to the regular school day.
Carmen, the class teacher of Standard 4A and Primary Coordinator shared that the primary section brought a lot of creative energy to the celebration, with each class curating different activities.
“We celebrated Jersey Day here at Don Bosco, and the students are all dressed up in colourful jerseys supporting their favourite teams. We are actively encouraging the spirit of the FIFA World Cup, as we always believe in pushing our students to participate more in sports. Activities like these encourage teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. The boys of the fourth standard even designed their own jerseys and proudly displayed sketches of their unique creations,” she said.
Adding to the excitement, Teacher Wellon, the supervisor at Don Bosco High School, said, “We are all set to welcome the final of the FIFA World Cup. We are completely gripped by World Cup fever. In our school, we constantly promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect—these are the core values we live by here.”
Leroy, the school’s PE teacher, wore his allegiance on his sleeve, declaring his staunch support for Argentina. “Last time too, I supported the team and they won. I support Messi, but truly, I support all the players, and I really want them to win this time around,” he smiled.
The students themselves were absolutely gung-ho about their chosen favourites, turning the schoolyard into a passionate debate ground.
Young Tyson Sharma was incredibly optimistic that Argentina would lift the coveted trophy. “Their defence is absolutely great. Defeating Spain will be a piece of cake for them. Looking at their overall performance, they play with great passing, great coordination, and brilliant chemistry. They will defeat Spain 3-2, for sure. They are simply the best in the whole world, no doubt about it,” he declared confidently.
On the other side of the classroom divide stood Shashwant Katre, a passionate Spain supporter. “For the World Cup final, I am supporting Spain. The reason being that they have young firepower, they create miracles on the pitch, and they have an absolutely awesome defence. They have already beaten a strong team like France, and it is their defence that has been saving them all these days. Although Lamine Yamal has not been in top form for this World Cup, I know that for the final, he is going to do an amazing job.”
Echoing the pro-Argentina sentiment, Rivan Chodankar felt it was a matter of destiny. “I am supporting the team because I think they deserve to win their fourth title. They are a wonderful team, and they have been practicing for more than four hours every single day.”
Meanwhile, Enosh D’Souza was riding high on confidence for the European giants. “Spain’s determination to win the World Cup is incredibly high. We will win,” he stated firmly.
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