SHIMLA/UNA: As many as 460 water sports cops from across India are all set to "test the waters" of Himachal for the first time at Androli in Una, which is touted as "one of the best water stretches for the sports in India".
HP Police is organizing 22nd All India Police Water Sports Championship from March 2 to 6 at Androli.
Apart from the water sports, another major attraction for the athletes will the Music bonanza presented by Harmony of Pines, HP Police orchestra that has created massive ffanclub in the country for its series of performances on TVs and at Live Shows.
DGP Sanjay Kundu said it is a matter of pride that Himachal Pradesh Police is organizing a national level championship of water sports for the first time.
Androli has been testified by most experts in the field of water sports as one of the finest in the country.
The theme chosen for the meet is “Experience the waters of Himachal”.
As a matter of fact, Himachal Pradesh is blessed with a number of rivers and several large water bodies.
There is tremendous potential for water sports in the State. “We hope that this event shall give a huge fillip to this untapped potential of the State”, Kundu said.
“We also hope that the State and its youth would benefit tremendously from this event”. It would generate huge employment opportunities for the youth.
About 460 participants from 19 organizations (State Police and Central Police organizations) are participating in this event.
This includes 10 teams of women sports persons. These teams will compete in Rowing, Canoeing and Kayaking competitions.
Men and Women events Rowing events Kayaking events Canoeing events • 2000 meters • 500 meters • 1000 meters • 500 meters • 200 meters • 1000 meters • 500 meters • 200 meters.
The opening ceremony shall be presided over by the Deputy Chief Minister, HP Mukesh Agnihotri on March, 2 at 11:00 AM.
A cultural programme to showcase the rich culture heritage of Himachal Pradesh is being organized on 2ndMarch, 2023 at Lata Mangeshkar Kala Kendra at Una followed by a dinner hosted for the participants by the Deputy Chief Minister.
DGP HP will be hosting a Bara Khana for the participants on 3rd March, 2023.
The Himachal Pradesh Police Orchestra i.e. “Harmony of the Pines” will grace the occasion by their musical performance on 3rd March, 2023 at Lata Mangeshkar Kala Kendra.
Vikramaditya Singh, PWD and Youth Services & Sports Minister, Himachal Pradesh will also host a dinner for all the participants on 5th March, 2023 and will also preside over the closing ceremony of this event on 6th March, 2023.
Kundu said HP Police has made all extensive preparations for organizing this event successfully which includes arrangements of water sports equipment, accommodation and transportation for participants came from across the country and site preparation as well.
“We wish good wishes for the success of ongoing 22nd All India Police Water Sports Championship”, Kundu said.
