Punjab Newsline, Dirba/ Chandigarh, November 16-
Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today inaugurated the state level competitions of Kabaddi National Style under the season-3 of 'Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan' from Shaheed Bachan Singh Sports Stadium. While speaking on the occasion, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that these games were started by the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann with the purpose of connecting the people of the state with sports culture. He said that sports primarily contribute for the elimination of drugs from the society and their government is trying to keep Punjabis away from such evil signs through these sports. He said that along with these games, more tireless efforts were also being undertaken by his government to eradicate drugs.
Cheema said that many players of Dirba have brought laurels to the state and the nation by showcasing their skills on international level. He said that in order to provide more facilities to the players, an indoor stadium will also be built for 11 games in the Shaheed Bachan Singh Stadium of Dirba.