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| The sporting spirit |
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As a corporate entity, our goal has always been to strengthen. To strengthen people, to strengthen dreams, to strengthen a nation. To create sturdy spirits, and to build powerful futures.
There is no human endeavor that is more geared towards doing these very same things as sports. Sports can help people live their dreams. It can build a solid character and make the spirit soar to greater heights. It can promote goodwill, it can erase enmities, it can emphasis the importance of being part of a team.
It is little wonder that, year after year, across the world, organisations have been realising the vital role that sports has to play in any society. Its role in raising the human spirit to new heights, and its creation of worthy idols for children to look up to.
We have, in the recent past, renewed our commitment to the community through sports. These last few months, therefore, we have put a lot into fulfilling our corporate social responsibilities through the joy of this wonderful medium.
The sixth edition of the Ispat Marathon was, once again, a resounding success. A whopping seven thousand runners turned up for the event that has made a name for itself by promoting the dreams of talented young local sportsmen and sportswomen. I am proud to announce that the marathon - just one of our many corporate social activities - is now one of the most renowned district level annual events in Alibag.
I am also delighted that Ispat Industries co-sponsored the 19th National Cricket Tournament for the Disabled. This tournament is very special, and close to what we, as a company, stand for. It is about more than just a game indeed, it is about how nerves of steel and an iron will can perform tasks the world deems impossible.
We also took our commitment to athletics beyond the Ispat Marathon, and towards the future generation of India's sporting stars. The Annual Inter School Athletics Championship has been encouraging young talent for over a century now, and Ispat was the proud co-sponsor of the 114th edition of the championship.
Of course, in true Ispat spirit, our own employees will never be ignored. They, too, were given a chance at the sporting fun with the Ispat Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament.
I congratulate all those who earned laurels in these sporting events. In fact, all those who participated, for participation is the first step towards winning.
Through all the fun and frolic, though, was the very serious objective of continuing to earn the respect and gratitude of the people whose lives we actively choose to be involved in. Through it all, we sought to reiterate our corporate social responsibilities which encompass rural health, primary education, rural women empowerment and promoting district level sports - something that has always been acknowledged in the environment in and around where we are present. |
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Vinod Mittal
Vice Chairman, JSW ISPAT Steel Limited |
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