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04 Sep

Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan Season 4 Kicks Off in Bathinda with Record Turnout Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAthlete Welfare, Baltej Pannu, Bathinda, Bhagwant Mann, Khedan Watan, Punjab sports

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Friday said the fourth season of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ will begin from Bathinda tomorrow, with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann attending the opening ceremony. Renowned Punjabi artists, including Gurdas Maan and Kulwinder Billa, will also perform at the event. He appealed to people across Punjab to actively participate in and support the Games and encourage the state’s young athletes. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said Bathinda is hosting the opening of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ for the second time and expressed confidence…

01 Sep

Fourth Edition of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ to Kick Off in Bathinda on September 5 with 10 Lakh Participants

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Bhagwant Mann, Cash Awards, Punjab sports, Sports tournament, Youth athletics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday directed officers to ensure foolproof arrangements for the fourth season of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan - 2026’, which will commence on September 5 at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium in Bathinda. Chairing a meeting to review preparations for the state’s biggest sporting extravaganza, the Chief Minister said that around 10 lakh players are expected to participate this year, while 38 sports disciplines and four para-sports will provide a wider platform for sporting talent across Punjab. Sharing a few snippets from this review meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on X:…

19 Aug

Former Indian Cricketer Manpreet Singh Gony and International Gold Medallist Kunar Join AAP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, Kunar, Manpreet Singh Gony, Punjab sports, Rangla Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Inspired by the pro-people policies of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the development works being carried out by the Bhagwant Mann Government, former Indian cricketer Manpreet Singh Gony and international gold medallist athlete Kunar joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday. Welcoming the sportspersons into the party, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today, the Aam Aadmi Party family has witnessed another very remarkable addition. The support of such youth, who have made Punjab proud on the sports fields, will give further strength to our campaign to create ‘Rangla Punjab’. Their experience will be of great help…

19 Aug

Bhagwant Mann Govt To Identify Talent From Villages & Prepare Them For International-Level Competitions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Bhagwant Mann, Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan, Patiala, Punjab sports

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced that the Punjab government will organise the fourth edition of Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan from September 5 to November 29, with a target of involving more than 10 lakh participants across all age groups. The grand sporting event, aimed at reviving Punjab’s sporting culture and channelising the energy of youth towards sports, will begin with the opening ceremony at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium in Bathinda and conclude with the closing ceremony in Patiala. The 2026 edition has been planned as the biggest edition of the sporting extravaganza so far.…

19 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Rs 2.14 Crore Grant to Upgrade Jalandhar’s Raizada Hansraj Stadium

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBadminton Championship, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Jalandhar stadium, Punjab sports, Sports Infrastructure

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday reviewed the preparedness for the Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship scheduled to be held at the historic Raizada Hansraj Stadium in Jalandhar in December this year. During his visit, the Chief Minister announced a special grant of ₹2.14 crore for the construction of a state-of-the-art indoor badminton hall, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting sporting excellence across the state. During this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that after nearly 44 years, the National Badminton Championship is returning to the historic Raizada Hansraj Stadium. “The championship…