Village Dhotian, located in Tarn Taran, recently dorganized ‘Sant Attar Singh Punjab Style Kabaddi Tournament’ where village students of Akal Academy Dhotian knocked out all teams to pick the winning Trophy-Cup.
Academy Principal, Mrs. Kuljeet Kaur, whilst sharing details about the event told that the event, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Utsav, also observed ‘Bhog’ of 2 Akhand Paaths before the initiation of the event. Students of the academy also mesmerized the audience with shabad – kirtan and poetry during the opening ceremony of the Kabaddi Games.
The event of ‘Sports Meet’ was inaugurated by Chief Guest D.S.O Balvinder Singh, who cut the ceremonial ribbon. During the event, Akal Academy students exhibited electrifying P.T. show, Yoga & Karate performances, during respective categories.
Later, in the Kabaddi Cup playouts, the Akal Academy Dhotian defeated Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Convent School’s team during the final match by 32-35 score difference to lift the champion’s trophy – the Kabaddi Cup. The special guests presented the trophy to the winning team and also wished luck and a bright future to all the players.
The Sports-Meet observed large audience including students from all the participating schools alongside staff members, teachers, parents and the villageers in vicinity. The ‘Langar’ feast was organized in connection to Prakash Utsav celebrations, where the entire congregation savored the tasty Langar which was distributed the entire day to the masses.
~ Ramandeep Singh
~ New Delhi, 30th Nov ’13