HIMACHAL GOVERNOR inaugurates 61st All India Police Games

Dharmasala, March 18, 2013: Urmila Singh, Governor, Himachal Pradesh inaugurated the 61st All India Police Games Competition (volley ball cluster), at Dharamsala in the kangra district on Monday.

A total 1,500 players of 32 teams including 24 states, 2 Union Territories  and Central Police Force are participating in the competition.

Speaking on the occasion, Urmila Singh said, “Sports teaches us the art of balancing our thoughts and feelings besides developing the personality of players which not only help them to be better human beings but also ensures better performance in all the spheres of life, especially at work.”

She said that these qualities are added advantages for police officials as they deal with public and work under pressurising situations, she added.

Stressing upon the value of sports, Governor said that sports help us to grow in life both physically as well as mentally.

Lauding the efforts of the organisers, Governor said that the event would not only break the monotonous routine of police personnel but would also provide wholesome entertainment to them.

Governor also released a souvenir on the occasion.

B. Kamal Kumar Director General of Police welcomed the Governor on the occasion and detailed about the sports event.

Governor being presented a souvenir by DG police at Dharamsala.

City Air News photo: Arvind Sharma