In order to encourage the sportspersons of the police department, Director General of police (DGP) would honour 86 sportspersons of the police who earned medals at various national and international sports competition. On the occasion of Independence Day, they would be given cash prize.
Inspector General of Police (CID)/ Secretary Uttarakhand Police Sports Control Board Deepam Seth said, “A total of 86 sportspersons, including 65 male police personnel and 21 female personnel will be honoured. Giving outstanding performance in various sports, including water sports, Athletics, Boxing, Gymnastic, Shooting, Basketball, Power lifting, and Body Building, these police personnel earned 30 Gold, 32 Silver and 50 Bronze.”
It is worth mentioning here that Athlete Ravindra Rautela, Mukesh Rawat and body builder Tejendra Singh, who represented India in World police and Fire Games held at Belfast, Ireland during last month, won medals. While Rautela won gold and silver, Mukesh Rawat earned Gold, silver and bronze one each. Body builder Tejendra Singh also returned with gold.