The Southern Zone Inter-Battalion Sports Competition, organized by the Madhya Pradesh Police, commenced today in Bhopal with a grand inauguration ceremony at T.T. Nagar Stadium. The event, hosted by the 7th Battalion SAF Bhopal, will take place from June 16 to June 19, 2025, at T.T. Nagar Stadium and Lal Parade Ground.
The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Abhay Singh, IPS, Inspector General of Police, SAF Bhopal. Several distinguished officers, including Irshad Wali, IPS, Inspector General of Police (PM) Bhopal, Yusuf Qureshi, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Visbal) Bhopal, Kumar Pratik, Commander of the 23rd Battalion SAF Bhopal, and Nagendra Singh, Commander of the 25th Battalion SAF Bhopal, attended the event.
Hitesh Chaudhary, Commander of the 7th Battalion SAF Bhopal, emphasized the importance of sports in enhancing physical and mental well-being, especially for police personnel.
He noted, “Sports not only help in building physical strength but also improve mental resilience, discipline, and teamwork—traits that are essential for law enforcement officers.”
The competition brings together around 500 athletes from nine battalions across Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur, Bhopal, Chhindwara, Rewa, Sagar, Mandla, and Balaghat.
The athletes will compete in a variety of sports such as hockey, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, kabaddi, handball, sepak takraw, judo, weightlifting, powerlifting, boxing, athletics, and jumping events.
Winners will receive certificates and prizes, and top performers will be selected to represent the Southern Zone at the 56th Madhya Pradesh Police State Level Annual Sports Competition.
The event will run until June 19, 2025, showcasing four days of intense competition, unity, and sportsmanship.