Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, June 20: The much-anticipated annual sporting extravaganza, Dangal-2024 was organized in village Chak-Chimna, Block Bishnah here today which kept the audiences spellbound once again with enthusiasm and competitive spirit. Organized by the Dangal Committee, Chak-Chimna the event exhibited a testament to resilience, unity, and the enduring spirit of sportsmanship.
The event was celebrated with athletic excellence and promoted mutual respect among the participants. Wrestlers of the Union Territory including wrestlers from the adjoining states also participated in the Dangal. Neeraj of Delhi won the title of 2nd Annual Dangal competition by trouncing Dilar Khan of Jammu in a keen contest witnessed by thousands of spectators of the area.
Director Panchayat & RDD, J&K, Shyam Lal Gandhi was the chief guest on the occasion while ex- Legislator, Ashwani Sharma was guest of honour. Shyam Lal appreciated the efforts of the Dangal Committee, Chak-Chimna for organizing such an event, which undoubtedly help local the youth to chisel their skill level and provide them an ample platform to showcase their fitness and capability.
He also advised the youth of the area to stay away from the menace of drugs and participate in the development of the nation by using their energy in a positive way and also abstain from anti-social activities. Cash prizes were distributed among the winning wrestlers on the occasion by the chief guest.
The Dangal Committee also honoured Vinod Kumar Jangral on the occasion for his outstanding contribution towards organizing such an event and also highlighted his efforts to educate the youth of the area to stay away from the ill menace of drugs and live a healthy life.