This year also, the Sports Academy functioning under the Lions Club of Payyanur, conducted free sports coaching camp in football, badminton and volleyball for school children between December 20th and 28th at Chinmaya Vidyalaya,Payyanur. There was a massive turnout this time, with 120 children in football, 25 in badminton and 12 students in volleyball.
Coaching in these disciplines was done by Mr.Anil (football), Mr.Krishnan (volleyball) and Mr.Noushad(badminton). The camp was inaugurated by Sports Academy Chairman, Ln.Dr.Gopinath PMJF. Camp concluded on 27th with valedictory function graced by Payyanur MLA, Shri C Krishnan who distributed the certificates. As a follow up to this camp, select children will be given one month detailed coaching in April in football.