Ferozepur celebrates World Tourism Day with Cycle Rally-Marathon
HARISH MONGA
Ferozepur, September 27, 2024: In celebration of World Tourism Day, the district administration of Ferozepourr organised a cycle rally and marathon to promote awareness about the district’s historical sites and boost local tourism. The event started from Bare Ke village and concluded at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala and was earlier flagged off by SDM Guruharsahai Divya P.
The rally and marathon aimed to educate the public about significant historical landmarks such as the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Martyrs Memorial, Gurdwara Saragarhi, and the Ferozeshah Anglo-Sikh War site. SDM Divya P. emphasized the importance of tourism in providing both peace and valuable knowledge about these sites.
Around 200 students participated in the event, with 100 joining the cycle rally and 100 in the marathon. The participants also raised awareness about World Tourism Day, the importance of staying away from drugs, and environmental conservation.
The top three finishers in both events were Cycle Rally Winners: Sumit Kumar (Guru Nanak College), Hardik Raj (SBS University), Sagar (RSD College, Firozpur), Marathon Boys Winners: Ramandeep Singh (SSS School, Gatti Rajo Ke), Harpreet Singh (SSS School, Gatti Rajo Ke), Dilpreet Singh (SSS School, Karyan Pehlwan) and Marathon (Girls) Winners: Sandeep Kaur (SSS School, Gatti Rajo Ke), Kajal Kaur (SSS School, Gatti Rajo Ke), Gagandeep Kaur (SSS School, Gatti Rajo Ke).
The event also included a pledge to maintain and clean Ferozepur’s tourist sites. Present at the event were Akash Kumar (Sports Nodal Incharge), Ashwinder Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, Sandeep Kumar, Navpreet Singh, Mani, Baljinder Singh, Coach Gurjeet Singh, Coach Avtar Kaur, and students from various schools and colleges.