The city of Amritsar is all set to host Punjab State Rural Games for Girls (under – 16 years) being organised by Punjab Sports Department at Guru Nanak Stadium, from September 29 to October 1. This is being organised under the Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs “Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan” (RGKA) scheme, said Punjab Assistant Director Sports, Rupinder Singh. He informed that as many as 2400 participants from all over the State are expected to participate in the games. And, 300 officials have been deputed for smooth conduct of the games in 12 disciplines.
He further said that selected players would be placed in camps for intensive training prior to participating in the coming National Rural Sports Meet. He said that the Department had earlier conducted Punjab State Games for Boys (under – 16 years) at Patiala
with a grand success. Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar, Ravi Bhagat said that the opening ceremony will be held at Guru Nanak Stadium, on Monday at 11 am. The closing ceremony shall take place on Wednesday, (October 1) at 3pm.