23 teams converge at Nadaun for national rafting marathon
Our Correspondent
Hamirpur, October 5
A national rafting marathon started at Nadaun on Monday. The event was flagged off by Rakesh Pathania, Minister for Youth Sports and Forests. As many as 23 teams from across the country are participating in the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Pathania said the event would prove a milestone in developing sports, adventure and tourism activities in the region. He said not only men teams, but women and mixed double teams were also participating in the event. The minister said participation at the national level inculcates confidence and spirit of competition among sportspersons.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was to inaugurate the event but due to announcement of byelections, he could not come but conveyed his best wishes to all participants, he stated.
The state government was committed to encouraging sports activities and was planning to establish new sports centres. Nadaun was strategically located and sportspersons of Hamirpur, Kangra and Una districts could make the best use of sports facilities here, Pathania added.
Deputy Commissioner Devashveta Banik and vice-chairman of HRTC Vijay Agnihotri were also present on the occasion.
