Ludhiana gears up for block-level Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan from September 4-13
DC reviews preparations, directs adequate arrangements for participants
IANS
Aug 20, 2025 04:28
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Ludhiana, August 20, 2025: The Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan 2024 sports event will officially start, with games in Ludhiana beginning at the block level on September 4. The competitions will be held across 14 blocks in Ludhiana district from September 4 to 13.
Presiding over a meeting, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain stated that matches from September 4 to 6 will be held at Naresh Chandra Stadium in Khanna, Sports ground in Sidhwan Bet, GHG Khalsa College Improvement, Sudhar and Santokh Singh Margind Sports Stadium in Dule village Ludhiana-1.
From September 8 to 10, the venue is Government Senior Secondary School in Siad Maloud, Jagraon’s sports stadium in Bhanmipura village, Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Machhiwara, Pakhowal sports stadium in village Latala, and Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana.
For events to be held from September 11 to 13, the venue will be Government Senior Secondary School in Sahnewal, sports stadium in Kila Raipur, Mehma Singh Wala Stadium in Dehlon, Sant Ishr Singh Ji Stadium in Doraha, sports stadium in Raikot and Government Senior Secondary School in Manki, Samrala.
Various sports events including athletics, long jump, shotput, Kabaddi (National Style) and (Circle Style), Kho-Kho, volleyball smashing and volleyball shooting will be held during these days.
Jain stated that Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan, a flagship state wide sports festival designed to foster mass participation in sports, encourage physical fitness, and promote fair play among residents of all ages. He added that this annual event, organized by the Punjab Government, continues its mission to build a healthier, drug-free Punjab while including para-sports and emphasizing anti-doping measures.
The players wishing to participate must bring their Aadhar card, birth certificate, proof of school or college enrolment, and two passport-sized photographs at the venues for the participation.
