14th October 2024, Kathmandu
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced the launch of a sports training program in 17 disciplines for community school students from grades 4 to 12.
KMC Sports Training in Community Schools
This initiative, part of KMC’s “Creative Schools” project, will begin on November 16, 2024 (Mangsir 1), with 12,121 students having already expressed their interest. The selection process for participants is set to conclude by November 15 (Kartik’s end).
3-Month Training and Competitions
The selected students will undergo three months of training from November 16, culminating in a city-wide competition scheduled for February 12, 2025 (end of Magh).
The training will be conducted across four categories: Junior Boys, Junior Girls, Senior Boys, and Senior Girls. Juniors will include students from grades 4 to 8, while seniors will comprise students from grades 9 to 12. Grade 10 students, although encouraged to focus on their SEE preparations, may still participate.
Training sessions will be held outside regular class hours, including before and after school, on holidays, and during extended breaks.
Involvement of National Sports Federations
KMC has collaborated with national sports federations to ensure high-quality training. Representatives from various federations attended a consultation meeting where they emphasized the importance of integrating sports into the education system. They also recommended the establishment of a sports institute within KMC to ensure the program’s long-term sustainability.
Sports Disciplines
The 17 sports disciplines selected for the training program include:
Cricket
Volleyball
Football
Boxing
Taekwondo
Kho-Kho
Athletics
Basketball
Table Tennis
Karate
Swimming
Kabaddi
E-Sports
Judo
Badminton
Chess
Wushu
Focus on Holistic Development
The program aims to promote a sports culture, with a focus on student development rather than winning or losing. Competitions will be organized according to international standards. This aligns with KMC’s broader vision of education reform, which emphasizes creativity and physical development through initiatives like the “Bookless Fridays” program, already in place for students from grades 1 to 10.
Expansion into Technological Education
In addition to sports, KMC plans to introduce drone and robotics classes for grades 11 and 12, furthering its efforts to integrate technology into the curriculum. For younger students, the “Creative Learning” program includes 22 disciplines designed to foster a wide range of skills.
Conclusion
KMC’s new sports training program is a major step towards encouraging holistic development in community schools, combining academic, physical, and creative growth. With support from national sports federations and a focus on sustainability, the program aims to nurture students who excel both academically and athletically.
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