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4-day state games from Oct 27
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 18
The first Chandigarh State Games will be conducted by the Chandigarh Olympic Association from October 27 to 30.
Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), Administrator, Chandigarh, who is also the chief patron of the organising committee, will inaugurate the games at the Sector 17 football grounds on October 27 at 3 pm. The mascot of the games “Veeru”, the dancing beer, showing the spirit of liveliness, was released today by the Administrator.
Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, president, Chandigarh Olympic Association, said competitions in 21 sports disciplines will be held during the meet. As many as 3,000 sportspersons along with around 300 technical officials are expected to participate in various games, including archery, athletics, basketball, boxing, football, golf, gymnastics, handball, hockey (both men and women), judo, kayaking, rowing, volleyball, canoeing, kho-kho, tennis, table tennis, shooting, weightlifting and swimming. The enthusiasts can report for the participation till October 24. The association will give a grant of Rs 5,000 to each association and the Administration will provide venues and technical support free of cost. On being asked if the association would undertake dope tests, Mr Sodhi said: “Actually, there is no accredited laboratory available here to conduct such tests and the association cannot afford to send the samples abroad.”
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