The Ernakulam District Sub-Junior, Junior Boys, and Mixed Tug-of-War Competition took place on October 27, 2023, at Morning Star College Grounds. The event was inaugurated by Puthuppally Constituency MLA, Chandy Oommen. Approximately 350 players from various areas within the Ernakulam district participated. The winners of the competition received their prizes under the leadership of Mr. P V Kunju Nedumbassery Grama  Panchayath President.

The “Come, Let’s Play” scheme, launched in 2017, aimed to provide comprehensive sports training to school children and college students. Throughout the year, the initiative facilitated training camps for various teams including the university women’s Kho Kho team, Kerala state sub-junior and junior Tug of War teams, and district and state senior and junior Tug of War teams. Additionally, a camp was organized for the mini netball girls’ team (below 10 years old). Morning Star College hosted district, state, and university-level competitions during the academic year, attracting talented male and female athletes from across Kerala. Coached by experts, participants from Morning Star College excelled, securing numerous medals for Ernakulam district, Kerala state, and Mahatma Gandhi University.

On August 16, 2023, Morning Star College Auditorium hosted a talk titled “A Talk on Kerala Youth Force,” aimed at first-year and second-year UG students. The session featured Aravind Sajeevan, Senior Training Instructor specializing in Team Building and Motivation, and Bibin Ouseph, Training Instructor focused on Evacuation and Field Training, both from Team Kerala – Kerala Youth Force. The event included interactive sessions and activities tailored to enhance students’ team-building skills and foster their interest in social activities, disaster management, and first aid. Attendees also received information on opportunities to join Team Kerala – Kerala Youth Force, the social service organization under the Kerala Government.

From 17th to 31st July 2023, the Department of Physical Education conducted a Fitness Drive for 1st and 2nd year U.G. students to assess their physical efficiency in agility, flexibility, strength, and BMI. The following tests were administered to measure these components: shuttle run test , sit and reach test, stadiometer, weighing machine, BMI calculation, and sit-ups. Utilizing the Physical Efficiency Norms developed by M.G. University, we evaluated and assigned grades ranging from very poor to excellent for each student in every component. Physical education department HOD , Dr.mettilda thomas provides advice classes regarding the role of fitness for healthy living.

10 to 14 July, 2023  department of physical education conducted Sports Talent to discover the sports skills of the first year students who have taken admission in Morning Star College . Talented students selected to the evening and morning batch practice session .

The “Nari Shakti – Self Defence Training Programme” was jointly organized by the IQAC and the Department of Physical Education on June 27, 2023, at the college auditorium for U.G. and P.G. students. Smt. Celia Vinny V (Angamaly Block Panchayat Member) delivered a talk on women empowerment through education in the modern era. Furthermore, Mr. Mujeeb Rahman and his team from Pink Shield, Lubaina Kalari, Kochi, conducted a Kalari demonstration class and taught the students basic self-defense attack techniques.

International Yoga Day was observed at Morning Star College, Angamaly, on 21st  June 2023, in the college auditorium. Ms. Aleena Mathew (Inter University Yoga Player, NSQF Level-4 Yoga Instructor) provided yoga training classes. Dr. Mettilda Thomas (HOD, Department of Physical Education) delivered a talk on the importance of yoga in daily life. The students were very interested in performing and practicing yoga during the session

State level : The Kerala State Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior State Tug of War Championship was held on June 24, 2023, at Morning Star College Ground. A total of 840 contestants from 14 districts across Kerala participated and competed for the win. Mr. Benny Bahanan, M.P., inaugurated the championship. The distribution of prizes was carried out by the former MLA, Joseph Vazhakan, and the College Principal, Shemi George.

On February 17th, 2023, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly, in collaboration with Madhyamam newspaper and the Department of Physical Education, organized a friendly Tug of War competition. The event, themed “SAY NO TO DRUGS, YES TO HEALTH,” aimed to raise awareness against drug abuse. Inaugurated by MLA Mr. Anwar Sadath, the competition highlighted the college’s victory over Sree Sankara College, Kalady. The initiative underscored the role of sports in promoting a healthy lifestyle and fostering a resilient mind and body, advocating sports as a positive alternative to substance abuse.

On July 9th, 2022, the Department of Physical Education at Morning Star Home Science College organized the Ernakulam District Senior Men, Women & Mixed Tug of War Championship 2022-23 at the college ground. The tournament was inaugurated by Anwar Sadath MLA. Approximately 12 teams from various colleges, schools, and clubs participated in the tournament.

Tug of War University Competition- Mahatma Gandhi University Men & Women Tug of War competition was held at  Morning Star College on December 16 & 17, 2022. About 380 athletes from various colleges under the University participated in the two-day competition. In the women’s category Morning Star College came first, Pavanatma College, Murickassery came second, Newman College Thodupuzha came third and Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom college, Valayanchirangara came fourth. In the men’s category, Pavanatma College, Murickassery came first, Newman College Thodupuzha came second, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha came third and St. Dominic’s College Kanjirappally came fourth

Inter-department Cricket Competition was held.

Inter-department Yoga Competitions were conducted by the department.

International Yoga Day 2022 was commemorated by students practicing the asanas on the multi-purpose court.

The multipurpose court was constructed for students to practice netball, kho-kho and badminton . Inauguration ceremony was done by MLA Anwar Sadath . Our open gym was constructed with the aim of improving the general health of students and the public . The formal inauguration was done  by Mr. Kunjumon , Nedumbassery panchayath president .