Mali bouts remain the main attraction
Chawinda Devi, October 28 (Shikha): The two-day traditional Chhinj wrestling fair, organised in memory of Baba Dal Ji Randhawa at the Padevi Wala Sports Stadium in the historic town of Chawinda Devi, Amritsar district, concluded with great enthusiasm and fanfare. The event was organised with the cooperation of 22 neighbouring villages, continuing the annual tradition.
A large number of renowned wrestlers from across the country participated in the fair and showcased their wrestling skills. Along with special wrestling bouts, several high-prize Mali competitions were also organised, which became a major attraction for spectators. One of the key Mali bouts was contested between Pritpal and Dharminder Khuali. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the special bouts and other wrestling competitions held during the two-day event.
Aam Aadmi Party’s Majitha constituency in-charge Talbir Singh Gill attended the fair as the chief guest. He jointly inaugurated the wrestling competitions with the fair organisers. On the occasion, Gill contributed Rs 25,000 from his personal account to the fair committee.
Addressing the gathering, Gill said that the main objective of organising such large wrestling fairs was to keep the younger generation away from drugs and encourage them to participate in sports. He said that greater involvement of youth in sports could help build a healthy society.
He further stated that the AAP government was developing sports stadiums across Punjab to encourage young people to take up sports. Similar efforts were also being made on a large scale in the Majitha constituency so that young athletes could get better opportunities, excel in sports and bring recognition to their region.
During the event, the organisers felicitated Talbir Singh Gill and several prominent personalities from the area. The Gram Panchayat of Chawinda Devi and the fair committee honoured the winning wrestlers with substantial cash prizes and special recognition.
Among those present were Sarpanch Paramjit Kaur of Chawinda Devi, Hardev Singh Debu, Soni Randhawa, Swarnjit Singh Kuralia, Mandeep Kumar Bau, Kanta Sundar, Chairman Deepak Bhandari Kaka, Jaspal Sharma, Swarn Singh Munim, Baldev Singh, Numberdar Harpal Singh Ladi, Ranjit Singh Rana Wanjh, Chairman Pargat Singh Chogawan, Kuldeep Singh Chogawan, Koravdeep Singh Randhawa Kathunangal, Sarpanch Hargurinder Singh Mann, Jaspal Singh Bhoa, Sarpanch Gurbhej Singh Sona Bhoa, Prem Singh Soni Randhawa Kathunangal, Manjit Singh Sohi Abdal, wrestler Baldev Singh Bhoa, Mana Chawinda Devi, Kuldeep Sharma, Kirpal Singh Pali, Jagdish Singh Sahizada, wrestler Sipu Chogawan, Munish Kumar Gorkha Chauhan, Sukhjit Singh Sukha, Sonu Member, Member Nanu, Member Gurmeet Singh, Jaskaran Singh, Navtej Singh Kathunangal and police post in-charge Amanjit Singh Aman, along with a large number of local residents and wrestlers.
KL JIT WALIA
