Sports Journalists’ Day celebrated at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, July 2

The Punjab Sports Journalists Association and Khed Maidan Bolda Hai jointly organised a function at Guru Nanak Stadium here on Friday to celebrate International Sports Journalists’ Day.

Prabhjot Singh, former Chief of Bureau of The Tribune and prominent sports journalist, Inderjeet Verma, veteran photo journalist, and Surinder Singh Sodhi, former hockey Olympian, were honoured. Prabhjot Singh was given the “Honour of Sports Journalists” award, while Surinder Singh was presented with the “Punjab Da Maan” award. Inderjeet Verma was honoured with the “Life Time Achievement” award. They were presented with ‘siropas’ and citations.

An upcoming and talented hockey player, Manav Chahal, was felicitated on this occasion. He was given a bicycle by the organisers.

Jagroop Singh Jarkhar, chief organiser, thanked the guests and prominent personalities, present there. — TNS