Montfort Youth Training Centre successfully hosted their 4th Sports Day on 13th April 2024 (Saturday) at the Likas Sports Complex Stadium, Kota Kinabalu. The event featured participants from four departments: Welding, Automotive, Oil Palm & Plantation Conductorship, and Facilities Maintenance & Carpentry. Additionally, the Boarders of San Damiano Boy’s Hostel in Kiulu also took part in the event.
This event has been earmarked as an annual occasion for the institution to promote good sportsmanship and instill team spirit among the trainees, boarders, and staff of MYTC.
With 10 events contested, Welding Department emerged as the overall winner, followed by San Damiano Boys’ Hostel in second place, Third placing by Oil Palm & Plantation Conductorship Department and the Automotive Department in fourth place. Facilities Maintenance & Carpentry Department managed to finish in 5th place.
This year, The Automotive Department scored the highest points in the Marching Pass competition, impressing the judges with their creative movements and well-executed performance.
The tele-match competition was another highlight of the event, where trainees faced various challenges, including running with a sarong, jumping inside a sack, and carrying a ping pong ball with a spoon, among others.
This event also provided an opportunity for staff bonding through sports participation. In the staff category, three events were contested: 400 meters, shot put and long jump.