Players and coaches during a function to observe World Olympic Day on Wednesday. Inderjeet Verma
Ludhiana, June 23
The World Olympic Day was celebrated at different venues in the district today. A large number of players and coaches participated in different events organised to mark the day.
The day was also observed at Jarkhar village on the Ludhiana-Malerkotla Road near here during which the Mata Sahib Kaur Sports Charitable Trust organised a webinar, yoga session and hockey match for the young, promising and talented players.
Prominent sports personalities and upcoming players participated in the webinar. They exchanged their views about the importance of the day and how to encourage the youngsters towards sports.
Prof Rajinder Singh, former physical education in-charge at GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana, former international athletes along with Jagroop Singh Jarkhar, director, Jarkhar Hockey Academy; media coordinator Yadwinder Singh Toor; former international cyclist Jagdeep Singh Kahlon; Prof Bajinder Singh of Gurusar Sadhar and hockey coach Gursatinder Singh Pargat advised players to motivate youngsters to take active part in games. — OC
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