Letter: Generally crowded with diamond craftsmen, Katargam is now playing the host for hundreds of sports fans since Friday that has gathered here to take part in the National Powerlifting Championship organized by the city police.
The theme of this event is not for drugs, yes for sports’.
More than 650 Powerlifter from 14 countries participated in the event at the Katargam Community Hall.
“We have made special arrangements for each player and other related people.
The organizing team has taken care of the smallest things needed,” said Ajay Tomar, Commissioner of the City Police.
The players provided accommodation at Umiya Dham temple.
The participants will compete for three events – Powerlifting, Bench Press and Deadlift.
Contestants aged between 16 and 65 years will participate in 34 wise categories.
“This event was compiled with a national level championship standard,” said a participant.
“Sports are the best way we can live from addiction and crime,” added Tomar.