The 5th Athletics Meet: Where Nepalese Youth Excel in Sports and Math
27th December 2025, Kathmandu
The 5th edition of the Quality Kathmandu Schools (QKS) Athletics Meet brought together young athletes from across the capital, showcasing energy, talent, and sportsmanship.
The 5th Athletics Meet
This year, Embark UnMath proudly took the role of Gold Sponsor, supporting the event and inspiring students to combine physical prowess with analytical thinking.
The students’ enthusiasm was truly contagious, setting the tone for the entire event. From the very first steps of the opening march to the adrenaline-fueled relay, every participant showcased not only physical strength but also unwavering determination and remarkable team spirit.
The venue buzzed with energy as spectators cheered for every sprint, creating an atmosphere charged with excitement and anticipation. Students were seen motivating their teammates, strategizing quietly before races, and celebrating even the smallest personal achievements with genuine joy.
There was a palpable sense of resilience, as athletes pushed through fatigue, navigated the pressures of competition, and kept their focus sharp under the watchful eyes of teachers, parents, and peers.
Beyond the thrill of winning, the event highlighted how sports can cultivate essential life skills: collaboration, perseverance, and self-confidence.
The camaraderie between competitors, who cheered as loudly for others as for themselves, combined with the spirit of healthy rivalry, turned the athletics meet into not just a contest of speed and strength, but a festival of youthful energy, learning, and personal growth.
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A distinctive and highly innovative feature of the meet was the seamless integration of mathematics into the sporting events, turning every race and jump into a real-world lesson in numbers and strategy.
Participants were not only running and jumping but also calculating lap times, measuring distances with precision, and determining their average speeds to optimize performance. In relay races, students used mathematical reasoning to decide the best order for team members, factoring in individual strengths and timing strategies.
Teachers and organizers highlighted that this approach effectively bridged the gap between academics and athletics, demonstrating how concepts learned in the classroom, such as averages, percentages, ratios, and basic geometry, could be applied dynamically on the field.
The challenge of applying formulas under the pressure of competition pushed students to think critically, make quick calculations, and adjust strategies in real time.
This innovative fusion of sport and math made the event both intellectually stimulating and thrilling, encouraging students to see numbers not as abstract concepts but as tools that could actively enhance performance and decision-making.
I extend heartfelt congratulations to all participating students for their dedication and commitment. Special recognition goes to the winners of each category, whose hard work, perseverance, and skill set set a shining example for their peers.
With initiatives like these, QKS continues to foster holistic development, nurturing young individuals who excel not only in sports but also in analytical thinking and teamwork.
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