School hosts football players as guests

The atmosphere at Titan’s Hall was filled with excitement and pride as Om Prakash Bansal Modern School, Mandi Gobindgarh, hosted renowned international football players — Dalima Chhibber, Shreya Hooda and Manisha Kalyan — as special guests, in collaboration with the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Academy (BBFA). The event was attended by school staff, aspiring footballers of OPBMS, BBFA coaches and officials. The highlight of the session was an engaging interaction between the students and the three players. The guests shared insights into their journeys, emphasising the importance of discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and self-belief. Dalima Chhibber discussed her success mantra, which included time management, proper diet, consistent training, and regular practice, while highlighting challenges such as limited opportunities for girls in sports and balancing academics with athletics. Shreya Hooda and Manisha Kalyan inspired students by recounting their experiences, explaining how resilience, focus, and maintaining a positive mind set helped them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. The schools’ initiative to have BBFS residential football academy in order to provide world-class sports excellence was highly appreciated by the celebrity players. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks to the star players and BBFA faculty.