Photos: Punjab prison olympics 2025 commences at Central Jail in Patiala
The zonal matches of the Punjab Prison Olympics 2025 commenced on Tuesday at Central Jail, Patiala, and would continue until February 9.
Jail Superintendent Varun Sharma inaugurated the event and interacted with the participating inmate sportspersons.
Inmates from Central Jail Patiala, Central Jail Shri Goindwal Sahib, District Jail Roopnagar, District Jail Sangrur, New Jail Nabha, and Sub Jail Malerkotla are competing in the event.
Jail Superintendent Varun Sharma stated that inmates from Punjab’s prisons would compete in various disciplines, including tug of war, volleyball, badminton, athletics (100m, 400m, long jump), and kabaddi. “Outstanding players will qualify for the Inter-Zonal Punjab Prison Olympic Games 2025, scheduled for March 15-16,” he said.
Additionally, he highlighted that the Punjab Government has initiated various skill development programmes for inmates.
A plumbing course has been introduced for male inmates, while female inmates are being trained in stitching, aiming to enhance their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.