CRPF celebrates National Sports Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 29 2022:
With the stated objective to foster the spirit of fitness and sports among all, 86 Bn CRPF under commandant Mohd Yusuf organised National Sports Day at its Lamphelpat headquarters here on Monday.
In a release, 86 BN informed that observing the day and in line with the government's initiative of 'fit India mission' launched by the Prime Minister on August 29, 201 9, all ranks of the battalion under the command of commandant Yusuf undertook 'fitness pledge' to spread awareness about sports in particular & fitness in general.
As part of the celebration, a mini marathon participated by all the unit officers and personnel was also at Lamphelpat followed by thrilling and entertaining volleyball matches.
Speaking on the side lines of the programme, Yusuf informed that the programme has been organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and to encourage the local youth to participate in sports activities and remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their
daily life.