It is a matter of great pride to honor the best works of sports journalists on Sports Journalism Day. A sports journalist can work towards making not only the world of sports better, but also the whole world. Not only this but a sports journalist can also make heroes out of ordinary players. These were among some of the thoughts expressed by IPS officer and former wrestling champion Dr. Hari Singh while speaking as the Chief Guest of the felicitation ceremony of sports journalists organized at the International Center of Media Excellence (ICOME) on International Sports Journalists Day.
The program was presided over by Dr. Keshav Pandey, Director of the center and senior journalist. Dr. Keshav Singh Gurjar, former head of the Institute of Physical Education of Jiwaji University; Jitendra Dangrolia, President of Sarpanch Sangh and Dr. Aditya Bhadauria, Director of Greenwood School graced the occasion as special guests.
Special Guest Dr. Gurjar said that this meeting to honor the sports journalists is an exemplary and praiseworthy initiative. While expressing gratitude to Dr Keshav Pandey for organising such an event, Dr Gurjar expressed the hope that next time such felicitation programs will be held on a large scale. He suggested the Jiwaji University auditorium for this purpose. Program Coordinators Vijay Pandey, Manoj Aggarwal and Avinash Bhatnagar of Mahadji Hockey Academy welcomed the guests and respected reporters with flowers. Bhupendra Kant and Riya Rathore of the Cycling Association; Manish Maurya and Asha Maurya of Arm Wrestling; Santosh Pandey of Karate Association; Arvind Jaimini, President of Raman Shiksha Samiti Hariom Gautam and Bhupendra Balauthia were also present during the program.
The guests honored sports reporter Rajdil Shivhare of Nai Duniya and Pramod Pachauri of Swadesh by presenting shawl, shreefal and mementos. Deepak Tomar, secretary of Udbhav conducted the program and Rajendra Mudgal gave the vote of thanks.