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 .

PTA Scholarship For Best Sports Women 2023-24 received by Ms. Archana Saji for securing  Gold medal in 36^th Senior National (Women 500 Kg) Tug of War championship held at Tiruchengode , Erode ,Tamilnadu from 21-07-2023 to 23-07-2023, selected to represent M.G university for All India Inter University Tug of War championship , Gold medal in M.G University Tug of War Championship held at Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Perumbavoor on 21-02-2024 and also secured bronze medals in the All Kerala Beach Tug of War Championship held at Munakal Muziris Beach, Thrissur Azhikode on 28 November 2023.

Best Yoga Performer 2023-24 scholarship received by Athulya P.A for securing Gold Medal In M.G University Yoga Championship Held At BK College Amalagiri from 14-09-2023 , participated in the All India Inter University Yoga championship, and participated in the State Yogasana championship held at Palakkad on 19th November, 2023

1. Arya Nandhana  T and Archana Saji won the gold medal in the 36th Senior National Tug of War Championship held at Erode, Tamil Nadu from 21st to 23rd July 2023.
2. Dhanya D, Aditya Subash and Afnitha C Rafeek participated in the All India Modern Kho-Kho Championship held at Goa from 16 to 19 November 2023.
3. Anjana B A secured fifth place in 69KG junior national sub junior & junior women classic powerlifting championship 2023 held at Jharkhand from 06-06-2023 to 11-06-2023.

1. Vidyalakshmi Krishnan and Athulya P.A   have been selected to represent MG University in the South Zone Inter-University Yoga Tournament in Tamil Nadu.
2. Dhanya D, Nandana Shibu, Afnitha C Rafeek, Adithya Subash, Sayujya Sathyan and Sangeetha M J participated in the South Zone Inter-University Kho-Kho Championship held at Central University, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu from 26th to 30th December 2023.
3. Sreya P.S, Vidhya Viswambaran P , Sajna Basher and Anamika Ajith Participated In All India Inter University Powerlifting Championship.
4. Aruna T , R Vigila, Archana Saji , Aradhana Saji ,Arathy Babu, Parvathy Nadhana & Arya Nadhana Participated In All India Inter University Tug of War Championship.

1. 35th Senior National (Women’s -500 Kg) Tug of War Championship 2022:
   • Thasleena T K and Aryananda T secured the Gold Medal.
   • Held at Kurukshetra, Haryana.
2. National Seniors Classic Powerlifting Championship 2022:
   • Rehana A R participated.
   • Held at Bhadravati, Maharashtra.
   • Dates: October 12-16, 2022.
3. 36th National Games Kho-Kho Championship:
   • Revathy Krishna M participated.
   • Held at Gujarat.
   • Dates: October 30-November 4, 2022.
4. All India Senior National Beach Tug of War Championship:
   • Aleena Jose won the Gold Medal.
   • Held at Shiroda, Maharashtra.
   • Dates: May 28-30, 2022.
5. 17th Senior Federation Cup National (Mixed -580Kg) Tug of War Championship 2023:
   • Thasleena T K secured the Gold Medal.
   • Held at Panchkula, Haryana.
6. 55th Senior National Kho Kho Championship (Men & Women):
   • Adithya S participated.
   • Held at Shri Tuljabhavani District Sports Complex, Osmanabad, Maharashtra.
   • Dates: November 20-24, 2022.
7. 17th Senior Federation Cup National (Women’s -500 Kg) Tug of War Championship 2023:
   • Aryananda T and Thasleena T K secured the Gold Medal.
   • Held at Panchkula, Haryana.

1. All India Inter University Fencing Championship:
   • Amalu James participated.
   • Held at Jammu University.
   • Dates: December 20-23, 2022.
2. Inter University Kho-Kho Championship:
   • Nandhana Shibu, Dhanya D, Ganga C S, Krishna Priya B.S., Revathy Krishna M, Adithya S, and Afnitha C Rafeek participated.
   • Held at Alliance University Bangalore.
   • Dates: January 23-26, 2023.
3. All India Inter University Mixed Tug of War Championship:
   • Aradhana Saji and Aryananda T participated.
   • Held at Jaipur University.
   • Dates: January 14-17, 2023.
4. All India Inter University Powerlifting Championship:
   • Rehana A R, Vidhya Viswambaran P., Sreya P. S, and Babitha M Babu participated.
   • Held in Himachal Pradesh.
   • Dates: March 9-12, 2023.
5. All India Inter University Yoga Championship:
   • Vidhyalakshmi Krishnan and Mildamol Binoy participated.
6. All India Inter University Beach Tug of War Championship:
   • Devika Dinesh, R Vigila, Archana Saji, Aradhana Saji, Devika M. R, Parvathy Nadhana, and Arya Nadhana secured bronze medals.
   • Held at AMET University Chennai, Tamilnadu.
7. All India Inter University Indoor Tug of War Championship:
   • Abina George and Devika Dinesh secured bronze medals.
   • Held at AMET University Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
   • Dates: April 2-5, 2023.
8. All India Inter University Outdoor Tug of War Championship:
   • Arathy Babu, R Vigila, and Archana Saji secured bronze medals.
   • Held at AMET University Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
   • Dates: April 2-5, 2023.

1. The 50th All Kerala Senior State Kho Kho Championship:
   • Held at Valavannur Stadium, Thuvvakkad, Malappuram.
   • Dates: October 29-30, 2022.
   • 5 players from the college participated and secured medals.
   • Krishna Priya B.S, Revathy Krishna M, Adithya S, Dhanya D, and Nandhana Shibu secured Bronze Medals.
2. Kerala Senior Beach Tug Of War Championship:
   • Held at Kanhangad Kasaragod.
   • Date: May 16, 2022.
   • R Vijila, Aleena Jose, Devika Dinesh, Thasleena T. K, and Arya Nadhana participated.
3. All Kerala Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championship:
   • Held at Trivandrum.
   • Dates: May 29-30, 2022.
   • 9 players from the college participated.
   • The following students secured medals in various categories:
     • Vidya Viswambaran P – 52 kg – Bronze Medal
     • Anupama P P – 43 kg – Bronze Medal
     • Anju Martin – 76 kg – Bronze Medal
     • Devika Dinesh – 84 kg – Bronze Medal
4. All Kerala Senior Tug of War Championship:
   • Held at Palakkad.
   • Date: July 17, 2022.
   • Morning Star Home Science College was the Runner Up.
   • Medal winners from the college: Thasleena T. K (Captain), Devika M. R, Aryanadha T, Parvathy Nandhana, Devika Dinesh, Aleena Joshy, Karthika Gopakumar, R Vijila, and Arathy Babu.
5. All Kerala Sub Junior, Junior, and Senior State Classic Powerlifting Championship:
   • Held at Pallath Raman Memorial Hall, Fort Kochi.
   • Date: July 31, 2022.
   • The following players from the college secured medals in different categories:
     • Sandra Santhosh – 47 kg – Gold Medal
     • Amalu James – 63 kg – Gold Medal
     • Rehana A R – 76 kg – Gold Medal
     • Anupama P P – 47 kg – Silver Medal
     • Vidhya Viswambaran P – 52 kg – Silver Medal
     • Athulyamol P L – 63 kg – Silver Medal
     • Babitha M Babu – 69 kg – Silver Medal
     • Anju Martin – 69 kg – Bronze Medal

1. M.G University Tug of War Championship:
   • Held at Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly.
   • Dates: December 16-17, 2022.
   • We secured the champions trophy in the women’s category.
2. M.G University Kho-Kho Championship:
   • Held at BPC College, Piravom.
   • Dates: January 3-4, 2023.
   • We secured the champions title.
3. M.G University Yoga Championship:
   • Held at St. Teresa’s College Kochi.
   • Date: October 10, 2022.
   • We won the champions trophy in the women’s category.
   • We won a total of 6 gold medals.
4. M.G University Fencing Championship:
   • Held at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.
   • Dates: November 1-2, 2022.
   • We secured the runner-up position in the women’s category.
   • Our Sabre Team won 4 Gold Medals.
   • Our Epee Team won 4 Bronze Medals.
   • Our Sabre Individual won 1 Bronze Medal.
5. M.G University Powerlifting Championship:
   • Held at Newman College, Thodupuzha.
   • Dates: January 23-24, 2023.
   • We secured the overall first position in the women’s category.
   • We won 2 Gold, 3 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals.

Morning Star Home Science College secured first position in District Kho-Kho and Tug of War (Junior & Senior) championships . 

Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly  Champions Trophy in Ernakulam District Senior Tug of War Championship held on 09-07-2022.

Medal winners are:-

Thasleena T. K – B. Sc Zoology

Devik Dinesh – M. Sc Zoology

Devika M. R, Monika Suresh, Aleena Joshy, Aryanadha, Parvathy Nadhana, Arathy Babu – B A Economics

R. Vijila – B. Sc Chemistry.

Runner Up- All Kerala Senior Tug of war championship held at Palakkad – 17/07/2022.

Medal winners are Thasleena T. K (Captain ), Devika M. R, Aryanadha T, Parvathy Nadhana, Devika Dinesh, Aleena Joshy, Karthika Gopakumar, R Vijila, Arathy Babu (Morning Star College), Coach – Aleena Jose (Morning Star).

All Kerala State Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championship was held at Thiruvananthapuram from 29  to 30 May 2022. 9 players from the institute participated in the event and the following secured medals in varied categories.

Vidhya Viswambaran P ( 52 kg ) Bronze medal

Anupama P P ( 43 kg) Bronze medal

Anju Martin ( 76 kg ) Silver medal

Devika Dinesh ( 84kg ) Silver medal.

Ms.Aleena Jose secured Gold Medal in the All India Senior National Beach Tug of War championship held at Shiroda, Maharashtra from 28-05-2022 to 30-05-2022.

UNIVERSITY LEVEL 

1. M.G University Fencing Championship held at Chinmaya College of Arts,Commerce and Science, Tripunithura from 10th to 11th November,2021 . We secured runner up position in the women category.
2.  On 26th and 27th February, 2022 M.G University Powerlifting Championship held at Morning Star College , Angamaly . We secured 3 Gold , 4 Silver and 1 Bronze medal  and overall runner up position in the women category .
3. Devika Dinesh and Jinimol secured Bronze medal in M.G University Weightlifting championship held at St. George’s College, Aruvithura on 6th December, 2021.

M.G  UNIVERSITY LEVEL CHAMPIONS 2022

1. M.G University Tug of War championship held at St Dominic’s College, Kanjirappally on 3rd March, 2022. We secured the champions trophy in the women category.
2. Morning Star College secured champions title in the M.G University Kho-Kho championship held at Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly from 26th  to 27th February 2022.
3.  M.G University Yoga Championship held at Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, Amalagiri from 17th to 18th November,2021.  We secured the champions trophy in the women category.

STATE LEVEL

• All Kerala Senior State Kho Kho Championship was held at Kozhikode from 29th to 30th october, 2021 . Our 7 Players Participated & Secured Medals. Anna Rose V P Secured Silver Medal  & Sangeetha M .J, Anju Avarachan , Krishna Priya B.S ,Revathy Krishna M, Adithya S, Dhanya  D Secured Bronze Medals.
• Thaleena T.K & Karthika Gopakumar secured Bronze Medal in All Kerala Senior Netball Championship held at Haripad from 13th to 14th November, 2021. 
• All Kerala sub junior and junior powerlifting championships were held at Kozhikode from 01 -11-2021 to 03-11-2021. Our 10 students participated in the event and the following players secured medals in various categories-Sandra Santosh (47Kg – Sub Junior) Bronze Medal, Babitha M Babu (69kg Junior) Silver medal and Devika Dinesh (84kg Junior) Bronze Medal.
• The Senior All Kerala Powerlifting Championship was held at Malappuram from 11-12-2021 to 12-12-2021. Our 12 players participated and medal winners were – Babitha M Babu (69Kg) Bronze Medal, Rehana A R (84Kg) Silver Medal & Devika Dinesh (84Kg) Bronze Medal.
• All Kerala state classic powerlifting championships were held at Alappuzha from 12th to 14th March, 2022 . The medal winners were Babitha M Babu (69 Kg- Junior category) Gold Medal and Vidhya Viswambaran P (52kg- Senior) Gold Medal , Rehana A R (84kg- Senior) Gold Medal , Sandra Santhosh (47 Kg- Senior) Silver Medal , Amalu James ( 57 Kg- Senior) Silver Medal , Vyshnavi Das (63Kg- Senior) Bronze Medal & Anju Martin (76Kg- Senior) Silver Medal .
• Aryanandha T , Thasleen A T K, Karthika Gopakumar , Devika Dinesh , Parvathy Nandhana, Devika M R, Aleena Jose, R Vigila , Jesby K Ibrahim and Monika Suresh secured silver medals in All Kerala Senior Tug of War championship was held at Muvattupuzha on 12th March , 2022. Our four students participated in the All-Kerala Junior Tug of War Championship held at Kannur

DISTRICT LEVEL 

• Morning Star College secured first position in District Kho-Kho, Powerlifting and Tug of War (Junior & Senior) championships and 2nd runner up in Netball (Junior & Senior) championships.
• First district Olympic games our college Kho-Kho team secured first position and the Netball team secured runner up position in women category.

ALL INDIA INTER-UNIVERSITY LEVEL 

1. Aleena Mathew, Anjaly Jose & Vidhyalakshmi Krishnan participated in the All India Inter University Yoga Championship held at KIIT, Bhubaneswar from 25th to 28th December, 2021.
2. Dharshana Davis participated All India Inter University Fencing championship held at GNDU ,Amritsar from 7th to 10th January 2022
3. Sangeetha M .J, Ganga C S, Krishna Priya B.S ,Revathy Krishna M, Adithya S & Anna Rose V .P  were participated Inter University Kho-Kho Championship held at Kakatiya University , Warangal  from 17-03-2022 to 20-03-2022
4. Babitha M Babu and Amalu James participated in the All India Inter university powerlifting Championship held at Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan University from 21st to 24th April , 2022.
5. Karthika Gopakumar , Thasleena T . K, Devika Dinesh & Parvathi Nandana secured bronze medal in All India Interuniversity Indoor Tug Of War Championship held at Kannur University on 6th May, 2022 
6. Aleena Jose, Devika M . R , R. Vijila & Thasleena T . K secured Bronze medal in All India Interuniversity Outdoor Tug Of War Championship held at Kannur university from  7th to 8th May ,2022.
7. Aleena Joshy & Aryananda T participated in All India Inter University Mixed Indoor Tug Of War Championship held at Kannur university on 6th May , 2022 

NATIONAL LEVEL 

• Anna Rose V .P – was junior Kerala team captain and  participated Junior National Kho-Kho championship held at KIIT, Bhubaneswar from 22nd to 26th September , 2021
• Revathy Krishna M & Anna Rose V .P – Participated in Senior National Kho-Kho Championship held at Madhya Pradesh from 26th To 30th December , 2021

SOUTH ZONE NATIONAL LEVEL 

• Krishna Priya B.S ,Revathy Krishna M & Anna Rose V P secured Silver medal in Senior National South Zone Kho-Kho Championship held at Telangana from 12th to 14th November , 2021.

Sandra Santhosh, Rehana  A R  and Vidhya Viswambaran P – Participated National Junior Classic Powerlifting Championship held at Alappuzha From 09/04/2022 To 13/04/2022

Thasleena  T K – Secured Bronze Medal in  Senior Mixed Tug of War Championship  held at Rajasthan 

Seniors 

Amrutha Davis: Gold Medal, 57 Category, 3rd B A Economics
Amalu James : Gold Medal, 63 Category , 2nd B Sc FCS.
Babitha m Babu : Silver Medal, 76 Category ,2nd year MSc Home Science
Devika Dinesh : Silver Medal, 84 Category, 1st M.Sc Zoology
Athulya mol PL: Silver Medal, 69 Category , 2nd B Sc FCS.
Aarsha Johnson: Bronze Medal, 53 Category, 2nd B.Sc FCS.
Sandra Santhosh : Bronze Medal, 47 Category, 2nd B .Com

Juniors 
Amrutha Davis: Gold Medal , 57 category, 3rd B A Economics
Sreekutty KR : Gold Medal, 47 Category, 2nd B .Voc
Amalu James : Gold Medal,63 Category, 2nd BSc FCS
Devika Dinesh: Gold Medal , 84 Category, 3rd B.Sc Zoology
Athulya mol PL : Silver Medal, 69 Category, 2nd B.Sc FCS
Aarsha Johnson: Silver Medal, 53 Category 2nd B.Sc FCS
Babitha M Babu : Silver Medal,76 Category 2nd year M.Sc. Home Science
Gini PJ :  Silver Medal, 63 Category, 2nd B.Voc
Swetha Sankaran : Silver Medal, 57 category ,3rd B .com

Sub Juniors 

Sandra santhosh : Gold Medal , 47 category(2nd B.Com)
Sreya P S : Gold Medal, 52 Category (1st B .Com)
Anju Martin : Gold Medal ,69 category(1st B A Economics)
Vidhya Viswambaran P :  Silver Medal, 57 Category(1st B .Com)
Aleena Joshy: Bornze Medal, 63 category (1st B A Economics)

Revathykrishna secured best Defender and Adithya S secures best Chaser award