PATIALA: The 33rd National korfball Senior National Championship was inaugurated today at the Indoor Stadium of Polo Ground, Patiala. Dr. SP Singh Oberoi was the Chief Guest.
The opening match was played between Punjab and Pondicherry which Punjab won 14-3. On this occasion the chief guest paid heartfelt tributes to Karamjit Singh Jasarwalia and recalled his dedication and contribution towards sports. Mr. Bikramjit Singh Brar, President, korfball Association of Punjab assured that he is committed for the promotion and development of korfball and would always extend all possible support for the development of Korfball .
He thanked the chief guest. Secretary Mr. Pradeep Kumar Topple thanked the President Mr. Bikramjit Singh Brar and said that it was not possible to organize this competition without his cooperation. Mr. Himanshu Mishra, President, Korfball Federation of India was also present on the occasion. He lauded the efforts of Korfball Association of Punjab and congratulated them for a successful tournament.
A colorful cultural program was also presented by the North Zone Cultural Center on this occasion. Dr SPS Oberoi announced Rs. 1.25 lakh for Korfball Association and Rs. 500 for each of 500 players participating in championship.
Present on the occasion were Dr. Dayinder Singh Sidhu, Sh Rajesh Dhiman, Sh Virender Singh Brar, Dr. Kamaldeep Singh, Dr. Janak Raj, Sh Ankit Sidana, Sh Vishal Nanda, Sh TS Sandhu, Maj Rajpreet Singh, Sh Harjinder Singh Saran, Inspector Preetinder Singh, Sh Jasdeep Singh, Sh Jaspreet Singh, Sh Balwinder Singh Jassal, Dr. Amarpreet Singh, Sh Harjinder Singh Jinder, Sh Taranjit Singh Daisy , Sh Shubham .