The ‘Khedan Watan ਪੰਜਾਬ Diyan’ block-level competitions will start on September 4.
On September 1, the torch relay will arrive at Jakhwali.
Block-level events for the ‘Khedan Watan ਪੰਜਾਬ Diyan’ (Sports of Our Homeland ਪੰਜਾਬ) will begin on September 4, according to information from the Office of the ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ Public Relations Officer, Fatehgarh Sahib. The ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ’s project seeks to reconnect more young ਲੋਕ with sports and revitalize the sport’s culture.
On September 1, at 9:00 AM, a torch relay will arrive at Jakhwali prior to the start of the games, according to ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ Sports Officer Mandeep Kaushal. After passing through Sirhind, the relay would be turned over to SAS Nagar (Mohali).
Block-level contests will take place during the ‘Khedan Watan ਪੰਜਾਬ Diyan-2025′ from September 4 to 15, while ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ- and state-level tournaments will take place from September 20 to 29. Hoshiarpur will host the games’ official opening on September 3.
The following age groups will participate in the games: under-14, under-17, under-21, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, and 70+. The following are the precise age requirements for each category, depending on birth dates:
- U-14: Born on or after Jan 1, 2012
- U-17: Born on or after Jan 1, 2009
- U-21: Born on or after Jan 1, 2005
- 21-30: Born between Jan 1, 1995, and Dec 31, 2004
- 31-40: Born between Jan 1, 1985, and Dec 31, 1994
- 41-50: Born between Jan 1, 1975, and Dec 31, 1984
- 51-60: Born between Jan 1, 1965, and Dec 31, 1974
- 61-70: Born between Jan 1, 1955, and Dec 31, 1964
- 70+: Born on or before Dec 31, 1954
- Competitors must be citizens of ਪੰਜਾਬ. ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ workers who reside in Chandigarh and their children are also eligible to participate. Registering online at https://sports.ਪੰਜਾਬ.gov.in is mandatory for all athletes. Athletes seeking further information should contact the ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ Sports Officer’s Fatehgarh Sahib office on any working day. A copy of their birth certificate and Aadhaar card must be shown at the athletic event by players to establish their age. {Reported by: Arun Pathak}
