Led by Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr Ghanshyam Thori,Commissioner of Police Dr Sukhchain Singh Gill and Senior Superintendent ofPolice Mr Naveen Singla the Jalandhar administration today felicitated themembers of Indian Hockey squad at Gymkhana club.
Captain of Indian Hockey team Mr Manpreet Singh, MrHardik Singh, Mr Mandeep Singh and Mr Varun Kumar, all hailing from district,were honoured by the district administration. They were handed over thelifetime free membership of the club along with a momento with their picturesengraved on them. Earlier, they were given a rousing welcome by a Bhangra teamon the tap of drumbeats.
Addressing the gathering Deputy Commissioner, Commissionerof Police and Senior Superintendent of Police described it as a red letter dayin the history of Indian Sports. They said that these players have not onlybrought laurels for the district but have also made the state and country feelproud by clinging the bronze medal after a draught of 41 years. Mr Thori, DrGill and Mr Singla said that this medal will act as a stepping stone for therevival of the national game in the country.
The Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner of Police andSenior Superintendent of Police said that the stupendous performance by theseyoung players will inspire many in coming generations to excel in the arena ofsports.
Nitin Kohli, President Punjab Hockey, said that it ismatter of great pride and honour that these players have been associated withSurjeet Hockey Academy which is the cradle of Hockey in the state.
Tarun Sikka, Honorary Secretary, Gymkhana club said thatthis is a momentous occasion for the entire country due to which everycountryman is rejoicing this victory.
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Others present on the occasion include Surinder Bhappa ,Joint Secretary Punjab Hockey, SPS Virk, Sourabh Khullar, Amit Kukreja, BabitaKaler and among other GymKhana Club members.