*The excitement of sports will echo from Bathinda on September 5: Dr. Balbir Singh*
*Invitation to the youth to join sports to realize the dream of ‘Rangla Punjab’*
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh welcomed the torch relay that reached Patiala under ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ and said that the Punjab government is taking special steps to further strengthen the sports culture in the state. He said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann will launch ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ in Bathinda from September 5.
Dr. Balbir Singh said that under these games, 7 games will be organized at the block level, 28 at the district level and 38 at the state level. People of all age groups will get the opportunity to participate in these games. From sons and daughters to grandparents and grandchildren, everyone will be able to be a part of these games.
He appealed to all the people of Punjab to participate in these games with enthusiasm and make this initiative being taken by the Punjab government a success. He said that to realize the dream of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann of making ‘Rangla Punjab’, it is the need of the hour to join hands with sports.
Calling upon the youth to stay away from drugs, Dr. Balbir Singh said that the youth should invest their energy in sports and contribute towards creating a healthy society. He said that the Punjab government is also providing direct recruitment opportunities to encourage the players.
He called upon the youth to participate in sports to the maximum extent, work hard, win prizes and get employment opportunities on the basis of their sports talent. He said that ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ is not just a sports competition, but a big platform to connect the youth with sports by keeping them away from drugs and bringing glory to Punjab and the country.