Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 18: Yudhvir Sethi, J&K BJP vice president commended the wrestlers for their efforts in preserving the traditional and thrilling sport of wrestling. He emphasized the need to regain the sport’s lost prominence by harnessing the enthusiasm displayed by the younger generation.
He was chief guest during the Annual-cum-traditional Dangal Championship organized by the Ragoora Dangal Committee at Ragoora, on the outskirts of Jammu. Adv Rajesh Gupta, general secretary Jammu District and Majid Khan were the guests of honour while Subash Kumar, OBC leader was also present.
Sethi acknowledged the remarkable interest and encouragement wrestling received among today’s youth, despite the dominance of cricket and football in the sports landscape.
“The enthusiasm for wrestling among the youth is amazing and encouraging,” Sethi remarked and commended the wrestlers for their dedication to the sport, which has allowed it to continue captivating audiences and attracting new participants.
Sethi also highlighted the efforts of the Modi Government in promoting sports across the country. He pledged to remain at the forefront of efforts to boost sports in his constituency, ensuring that talented individuals receive the recognition they deserve at the state and national levels.
Sethi also called upon community leaders to actively encourage and guide the youth towards sports as a healthy and constructive outlet for their energy and aspirations. The members of Ragoora Dangal Committee who were present included Babu Ram, Bishan Singh, Khan Mohammad, Abdul Mehmood Chowdhary, Sarpanch Mohammad Alam, Chairman Rehman Ali, Nissar Choudhary, Nizamdin and Mohd Alam.
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