Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan: Sports festival venues in 14 Ludhiana blocks announced.
The DC said matches will be staged across 14 blocks in Ludhiana district from Sept 4 to 13. Events will open with competitions in Khanna, Sidhwan Bet, Sudhar and Dule village, before moving through venues in Jagraon, Machhiwara, Pakhowal, Latala and Ludhiana city. The final leg will be played in Sahnewal, Kila Raipur, Dehlon, Doraha, Raikot and Samrala.
Disciplines include athletics, long jump, shot put, kabaddi (national and circle styles), kho-kho and volleyball (smashing and shooting). Para-sports will also feature, with organisers emphasising anti-doping awareness. Jain said the statewide festival was designed to bring residents of all ages into sport while fostering community spirit and fair play. "The mission is to build a healthier, drug-free Punjab," he said.
Participants must provide the organisers with an Aadhaar card, birth certificate, proof of school or college enrolment and two passport-sized photographs at their venues to compete.
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