Ratia: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Nagar Sports Academy celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm and joy at the sports ground of Government Senior Secondary Boys School. On the occasion, players and dignitaries lit diyas on the ground and prayed for prosperity, brotherhood, and a bright future.
District Minority Morcha President Attends as Chief Guest
Sardar Gurcharan Singh Khokhar, District President of the Minority Morcha, Haryana, attended the programme as the chief guest. Other attendees included Sharma Chand Lali, District President of Sant Shiromani Namdev Sabha, Fatehabad; Raghubir Singh, coach of Nagar Sports Academy; Surender Pal Singh, Samrat Singh, Raswinder Singh, Vijay Kumar, Gaurav Sharma, Ajay Singh, Lakshya Kumar, Pallavi, and several sports enthusiasts and players.
Sports Identified as a Powerful Tool to Make Ratia Drug-Free
On the occasion, chief guest Sardar Gurcharan Singh Khokhar said that sports are one of the strongest means of keeping young people away from social evils such as drug addiction. He stated that expanding sports facilities in Ratia and providing players with better grounds and resources could significantly contribute to making the region drug-free.
Demand for a Modern Sports Stadium to Be Raised Before Chief Minister
He further said that he would meet Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and request the construction of a grand sports stadium equipped with modern facilities in Ratia. The proposed stadium would provide local players with better opportunities to develop their skills and showcase their talent.
Pledge Taken to Build a Drug-Free Society
On the occasion, Sharma Chand Lali administered a pledge to all attendees and players to work towards creating a drug-free society. He said that Diwali teaches us to move from darkness towards light. Similarly, society must eliminate the darkness of addiction and spread the light of education, sports, and positive thinking in the lives of young people.
Diwali Greetings Extended to District Residents
At the conclusion of the programme, Nagar Sports Academy extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to all residents of the district and wished everyone happiness, prosperity, good health, and a bright future.
