72ND ALL INDIA POLICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP | DGP calls for creating memorable experiences for participating teams

Jammu, Jan 29: Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Ranjan Swain Monday called for engaging all participating teams and creating memorable experiences for them.

Presiding over a meeting here at Police headquarters to review the arrangements for the All India Police Hockey Championship, a mega national event being held at Jammu from Tuesday, the DGP said that every individual officer and unit should put in their best efforts to make this event a huge success.

Swain directed the officers to ensure an engaging and memorable experience for all the participating athletes by making the best possible arrangements for the event.

Underlining that the participating athletes and support staff are travelling from all parts of the country, he emphasised the importance of quality presentation and facilities for all aspects of the championship.

The DGP urged the officers to ensure the best possible facilities for the event by accomplishing their assigned tasks ensuring all aspects of the championship are well-coordinated and executed efficiently.

He emphasised making the competition a cherished experience with befitting hospitality, by having perfect coordination among the different officers and units.

Swain emphasised efficient and coordinated medical facilities for the participants as well as support staff during the event, given the physical demand of the sport.

The arrangements like accommodation, transportation, medicare, logistics, parking facilities, publicity, and grounds for the event remained key areas of focus during the meeting.

The arrangements regarding opening and closing ceremonies were also discussed and reviewed.

ADGP Armed, S J M Gillani who is also chairperson of the organising committee briefed the DGP regarding the arrangements of the entire event including schedules of matches and connected programmes of the championship through a detailed presentation.

Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul briefed about the assistance and support J&K Sports Council is extending for the event.

ADGPs M K Sinha, Sunil Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Anand Jain, IGP Armed Jammu M N Tiwari, DIGs Sara Rizvi, Javaid Iqbal Matoo, SSP Jammu, PCR Jammu, Security Jammu and Traffic Jammu, AIG (Welfare) and (Training and Policy), Medical Superintendent Police Hospital Jammu, General Secretary Hockey J&K, Senior Vice President Hockey J&K, Jammu-based JKAP and IR Commandants also attended the meeting.

The J&K Police is organising the 72nd All India Police Hockey Championship.

The championship is scheduled to take place from January 29 to February 8, 2024, and will witness participation from 34 Police teams from different state and union territories of the country besides central paramilitary forces.

About 1000 players and officials are expected to take part in the 10-day event.

Besides, colourful opening and closing ceremonies, many programmes have been chalked out for the event.