 Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 27: Jat community in association with Sangha Jat Biradari, organized a mega Dangal event, at village Dayalachak, in the memory of their kul devta Baba Shaheed ji.
A total of about 15 bouts were played and the wrestlers drawn from within and outside the state participated. Choudhary Manmohan Singh, President All India Jat Mahasabha J&K and Ex Mayor Jammu, was the Chief Guest who along with other jat leaders; Ch. Sham Lal, Ch. Baldev, DSP Diwan Singh, Ch. Avtar and Ch. Satpal, presided over the function.
1st bout was won by Omkar Singh of BSF J&K, who defeated Rishi Pahalwan of Jalandhar, and was awarded a handsome cash prize of Rs. 25000. Ch. Manmohan Singh addressed the function and encouraged the community youth to participate in this traditional sport instead of wasting themselves addicted to drugs and liquor. |
