Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 28: In a tribute to hockey wizard major Dhyan Chand, J&K Sports Council organised an impressive and well-attended function after holding a hockey match to celebrate the Day at KK Hakku Hockey Stadium, here today.
ADGP Mukesh Singh was the chief guest, while Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, presided over the function. Sandeep Choudhary SSP, Mubashir Latifi (SSP), Arun Manhas, MD J&K Agro Industries and Pradeep Dutta, Senior Editor and J&K Bureau Chief Times Now were the guests of honour.
The function began with a floral tribute to Major Dhyan Chand.
On the occasion, the chief guest and other dignitaries honoured sports promoters, sports journalists and veteran sports personalities for their outstanding contribution in the field of sports.
Those who were honoured included Vishal Bharti, UNI; Amit Verma, Amar Ujala; Sanjeev Sharma, Sportsline; Naveen Koul, Dainik Savera; Manu Srivatsav, Senior Journalist; Vikas Abrol, Dainik Jagran; Goldi Sharma, Daily Excelsior; Sudhir Kumar, Kashmir Times; Shiv Chander Sharma, Senior Sports Journalist; Rajesh Dhar, Commentator & Sports Journalist; Anil Gupta (Anu) Sports Promoter; Manzoor Ahmad Bhatt, YSCC Doda; Vijay Saraf; Sushant Gupta, GS Sports Club, Bishnah; Vivek Suri, Journalist; Payal Jain, Chairperson Women Do Ride Cycling Group; Rajesh Gill, Sports Promoter; Veer Pratap Singh, Dharamveer Singh Cricket Promoter Kathua; Mohd Tariq Sports Promoter, Poonch; Sanjeev Sharma Cricket Promoter Village Birpur; Romesh Mahajan (Cricket); HS Gill. (Volleyball); Amarjeet Singh, Basketball; Veena Chib, Hockey; Veena Sharma, Cricket; Ram Khajuria, Mountaineering; Madan Khajuria, Skating and Usha Chunni Physical Educationist & President Awardee.
Speaking on the occasion, Mukesh Singh and Ramesh Kumar threw light on the significance of the day and the life of major Dhyan Chand.
Earlier, Ranjeet Kalra, ace Sports Administrator and Member Sports Council in his welcome address highlighted the contribution of sports promoters in patting and promoting budding sportspersons. He also outlined the progressive initiatives of the Sports Council under its President LG Manoj Sinha.
The function was held under the supervision of Secretary Sports Council Nuzhat Gul.
Ranjeet Kalra, Member Sports Council, Ashok Singh, Divisional Sports Officer Jammu, Rajeev Sharma, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Shweta Thakur, Nitin Sharma and SP Singh. The proceedings of the function were conducted by Rajesh Dhar.
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