MLA Dahiya felicitates winners at 69th District School Athletic Meet
69th District-Level School Athletic Meet concludes with grandeur
Sports Are Vital Part of Student Life: MLA Rajneesh Dahiya
Ferozepur, October 1, 2025: The 69th District-Level School Athletics Meet 2025, organized by the School Education Department, Ferozepur, under the guidance of District Education Officer (Sec. Edu.) Munila Arora and Deputy DEO (Sec. Edu.) Dr. Satinder Singh, National Awardee, concluded in a grand manner at Bhagat Singh Stadium, Ferozepur.
The closing ceremony was graced by Rajneesh Dahiya, MLA Ferozepur Rural, as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Dahiya emphasized that a healthy diet and active participation in sports are essential for maintaining good health. He praised the hard work of students and their teachers for achieving success, and extended best wishes to participants for the upcoming block-level tournaments. He added that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government is committed to promoting sports, which serve as a foundation for producing international players.
In her address, DEO Munila Arora highlighted that student life is a golden opportunity for both education and physical development, and sports play a key role in ensuring a sound body and mind.
The two-day athletic meet witnessed participation from more than 400 players across 11 blocks, competing in various track and field events including 100m, 200m, 400m, 3000m races (boys & girls under-14, under-17, under-19), long jump, shot put, javelin throw, hammer throw, and 400m relay. The top three winners in each event were honoured with medals by the chief guest.