To encourage students to shine as athletes and prove their determination to win, the AICS – Cross Country Racing Viva La Race 2022-23 was organised at Prestige International School on Saturday,27th August ,2022 in the school campus. The Chief Guest Sub Inspector of Police Mr. Sandeep G S inaugurated the Opening Ceremony of Viva La Race and encouraged the athletes to do their best. Guest of Honour Corporator Mrs.Veena Mangala also graced the occasion with her empowering presence.Prestige International School Chairman Mr.Hyder Ali Prestige International School Principal Mrs. Feroza Fayaaz along with the management and staff of the school accompanied the Chief Guest Mr.Sandeep G S and Guest of Honour Mrs.Veena Mangala to release the balloons and wave the flag to declare the AICS Viva La Race open.There were 46 schools participating from ICSE and CBSE schools from Dakshina Kannada And Udupi districts. The categories were under 17 Senior Boys and Girls, and under 14 Junior Boys and Girls. The athletes began the race from the picturesque bridge of Netravathi and finished the cross country race at the beautiful Prestige International School campus. The Chief Guest for the closing ceremony of Viva La Race Dr.Gerald Santhosh D’Souza, Director of Physical Education, Mangalore University, felicitated the winners and congratulated the athletes for their sporting spirit and passion.Chief Guest Mr.S.M Rashid, Founder Chairman Mangalore Education and Enhancement Trust also felicitated the winners and appreciated the efforts displayed by the athletes.The Championship was won by Ananada Thirtha Vidyalaya, Pajaka. It was amazing to see the young athletes compete with dedication and focus during the AICS Cross Country Race at Prestige International School.