IEP Chandigarh, December 9
Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal today inaugurated the 10th National Dragon Boat Racing Championship at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh. Dragon Boat Federation of India, President, Sh. Vinod Sharma presided over the function. Encouraging the players to excel in sports, the Chief Secretary said that participation with the spirit of sportsmanship is more important than winning or losing a game.The Championship will be held from December 9 to 11, 2022. In the Championship, about 500 players of 34 teams from 18 states will display their skills during the boat racing events. Sh. Kaushal said that sports are an integral part of our life and said that youth should come forward to participate in sports and perform their best to bring laurels to their family, state and country. Besides physical fitness, sports also improve mental health of a person. He also commended the efforts of Dragon Boat Federation of India for organizing the 10th National Dragon Boat Racing Championship. On this occasion, President of Dragon Boat Federation of India, Sh. Vinod Sharma welcomed and presented a bouquet to the Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal. Vice President, Sh. Raj Kamal Dhanda and General Secretary of Punjab Dragon Boat Association, Smt. Krishna Kamboj greeted all the guests present on the occasion.
