Amritsar, May 12 (K.L. Jit Walia) — Contributing to the Punjab Government’s “War Against Drugs” campaign, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Services Club and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Boxing Club organized a one-day athletics race tournament under the leadership of coach Baldev Raj Dev at Cheema Sports Academy, Guru Ramdas Nagar, Kot Khalsa.
The medal distribution ceremony for the winning children was jointly conducted by Rama Mahajan, Managing Director of Ajit Vidyalaya School, and noted social worker Dheeraj Gill.
Addressing the gathering, Rama Mahajan said that in today’s time it is extremely important for children to stay connected with sports, as sports help them remain mentally and physically fit. She stated that children are the future of the country and participation in sports also keeps them away from social evils and negative influences.
She congratulated the children, parents, teachers, and school management teams from various schools and appreciated the efforts being made by Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Services Club and Boxing Club.
Dheeraj Gill said that along with studies, participation in sports is equally important. He added that sports keep children away from excessive mobile phone usage and bad company. He highly praised boxing coach Baldev Raj Dev for his initiative.
Several dignitaries and sports personalities were present on the occasion, including DSP Nishan Singh, Head of Education Department Dr. Harmandeep Singh, BBK DAV College Physical Education Department Head Dr. Sweety Bala, Professor Dr. Amandeep Kaur, DP Harjit Kaur, international athletics coach Narendra Pal Singh Billi, coach Naina Sharma, DP Anuradha Sharma, DP Madhubala, DP Sonia, social worker Bal Kishan Ji, Sub Inspector Diljit Singh, Advocate Navneet Kaur, DP Balkar Singh, coach Santosh Kumar, basketball coach Suresh Mahajan, senior athlete Parneet Kaur, Sonam, Vikas, national boxing player Gurleen Kaur, Sumiti, Khushi Jetli, Alisha, boxer Naveen Kumar, and kickboxing player Sagar.
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