category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur attended the closing ceremony of the 72nd All India Police Wrestling Competition 2023 in Madhuban, Karnal as the Chief Guest. He said that the sporting event not only showcased extraordinary sporting talent but also created a bond of camaraderie and fellowship among police personnel across the country. It has also provided a platform to promote social harmony. He said that through such sports events, a sense of community and mutual respect is built that transcends geographical boundaries. Speaking on the occasion, the Director General of Police said that the police force has the important responsibility of ensuring the safety of citizens, including maintaining law and order and discharging the duties with justice and honesty. Amidst all these responsibilities, it is also important to pay attention to the well-being and physical fitness of all policemen. He said that wrestling is not just a sport but it is a testament to the resilience, strength, and determination of the human spirit. It depicts the challenges and struggles that policemen face every day in the line of duty. He said that through willpower and skill these players have displayed exemplary sportsmanship throughout the competition. He also expressed his gratitude to the All India Police Sports Control Board on this occasion. On this occasion, he congratulated all the participants and winners who gave their best performance rising above the spirit of competition. On behalf of All India Police Sports Control Board, the central body of police sports, Joint Director of Intelligence Bureau, Vidhu Shekhar talked about the achievements of the board and police players. He congratulated and expressed gratitude to the Haryana Police for successfully organizing the competition. As per tradition, he took permission from the DGP of the host police to keep the flag of the Sports Board under safekeeping till the upcoming event. On the closing occasion of the competition, Organizing Committee Secretary and IGP Kulwinder Singh said that earlier there has been a tradition of taking the help of sponsors in such events, but for the first time, as per the instructions of the Director General of Police, the entire expense of the event has been borne from the Sports Fund of Haryana Police. He said that Haryana Police has had the opportunity to host the All India Police Games for the 18th time with the organization of this competition. He said that in this wrestling competition, 2561 players and policemen from a total of 36 teams from different states, central police forces, and union territories have participated, which includes 1820 male and 741 female players, besides 223 technical officers. (editor dailyworld.in)