The closure of the 52nd Himachal Pradesh Police Sports and Duty Meet in Dharamshala took place on Thursday, with prominent guest, Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, participating in the event. The occasion saw the felicitation of victorious teams and participants.
In this meet, the Central Range excelled as the overall winner in sports and athletics. Constable Dinesh Kumar from the Northern Range secured the title of Best Male Athlete, while Rajni from the Central Unit emerged as the Best Female Athlete.
In cricket, the South Range secured the first position, while the Central Unit claimed the second spot. Athletics witnessed Central Range securing both the first and second positions. Badminton showcased Northern Range winning the first position in men’s category, and the Central Range emerging as the winner in the women’s category.
Taekwondo saw the South Range clinching the first position and the Central Range securing the second spot. Basketball witnessed the Central Range and the Central Unit claiming the first and second positions, respectively. Volleyball showcased the Central Range securing the first position, and the South Range securing the second position.
Hockey declared the Central Range as the winner, with the South Range as the runner-up. In football, the Northern Range claimed the first position, while the Central Range secured the second spot. Handball showcased the Northern Range as the winner and the Central Range as the runner-up. Kabaddi witnessed the Central Unit emerging as the winner, with the Northern Range as the runner-up.
Additionally, the Northern Range secured victory in cultural competitions. The title of the Best Team in Duty Meet was awarded to the Central Unit.
During the event, Vish Adhyaksh Kuldeep Singh Pathania commended the well-organized 52nd Sports and Duty Meet by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. He acknowledged the dedication of the police force, emphasizing their continuous commitment to maintaining law and order despite challenges. Pathania also highlighted the importance of managing stress through physical activities for police personnel who often face demanding situations during their duties.
