73rd All India Police Athletic Cluster Championship Inaugurated by Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the prestigious 73rd All India Police Athletic Cluster Championship at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium on November 10, Sunday. All the senior verticals from Delhi Police were present there to witness the grand opening. The presence of Former Indian Cricketer, Sh. Virender Sehwag and Former Captain and present Coach of the Indian Hockey Team, Ms. Rani Rampal further graced the occasion and they were invited as Guest of Honour. The events started with a colorful march passed by the participants with the Delhi Police band. Thereafter, the torch-bearing ceremony took place by ACP Shri Vijay Pal Singh Tomar. Hon’ble LG Delhi took a salute from marching contingents and inaugurated the colorful event. The CP Delhi welcomed the chief guest and appreciated the participants as well as the spectators. 

In his address, the Chief Guest, Hon’ble LG Delhi explained the importance of sports in daily life and mentioned that sports teaches discipline and discipline is the key to success. Sh. Vinai Kumar Saxena also quoted the words of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India shared with the Indian participants/players after the Paris Olympics i.e., “Khel ek aisa kshetra hai jismein kabhi kisi ki haar nahi hoti aur har khiladi hamesha kuch naya seekhta hai." 

This prestigious event will witness the participation of 1123 Police Personnel (Male-759 and Female-364), in which, 39 Teams from 25 States, 04 Union Territories and 10 CAPFs will compete for top Honors and there are 45 athletic events (Male & Female) at JLN Stadium and 07 Cycling events (Male & Female) at Rohini, Delhi.