CHICAGO: Punjabi sports lovers from the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio turned out in huge numbers to enjoy Kabaddi and Volleyball Tournaments followed by a vibrant cultural program at Elk Grove Village, Forest Preserve grounds in Chicago. The event was organized by Punjab Sports & Cultural Club
In the Kabaddi Cup Tournament, there were three Teams from India, USA, and Canada. In the final match, USA Kabaddi Team defeated the Indian Team by scoring 38 points against 19 and won the first prize. The first prize offered was $13,000 while the second prize was of $11,000.
In the Volleyball Tournament, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Club won the first prize of $1500 and Glenview Spykar, the second prize of $1100.
Raja Krishan Murti, the candidate for US Congress, in his address, appreciated the efforts of the Punjab Sports & Cultural Club in promoting love for sports among the people of Punjab. He urged the young generation to give up their sedentary lifestyle. He called upon them to take active interest in their physical fitness and eat healthy food.
OP Meena, Indian Consul in Chicago, said that love for sports among people of Punjab should be a source of inspiration to their counterparts from other parts of India. “This would go a long way in enriching the culture of physical fitness and enabling people to lead a happy life”, he added.
In the evening, the popular singers, Harbhajan Mann and Gursewak Mann, entertained the audience for more than two hours with their hit Punjabi folk songs. The people thoroughly enjoyed the cultural program and many of them, especially youngsters, were seen dancing energetically to the melodious tunes.
Typical Punjabi food, coupled with hot tea, was served throughout the day to the spectators, free of cost. The weather, which was highly pleasant, was instrumental not only in attracting people but also in retaining them throughout the tournament.
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