BSF Inter Frontier Championships conclude

SHILLONG, Aug 25: The BSF Inter Frontier Games of Judo, Wushu, Gymnastics, and Taekwondo concluded here at NEHU Shillong on Friday. Around 700 sports persons from Eleven Frontiers of the Border Security Force participated in these four days of competitions.Sonali Mishra, IPS, ADG, BSF (Eastern Command) Kolkata graced the occasion as the chief guest in presence of Pradip Kumar, IPS, IG BSF, Meghalaya Frontier, Prof. Prabha Shankar Sukla, Vice chancellor NEHU, T S Chavan, AD sports authority of India, senior officers and all ranks of BSF. During the closing ceremony ADG felicitated the winners in different events of judo, Wushu, Gymnastics, Taekwondo for their extraordinary achievements and hard work. In Judo, Gujrat and Jammu secured the first and second positions, respectively. Meanwhile, in Wushu, Punjab and Jammu claimed the first and second positions. In Gymnastics, Jammu clinched the first position, while Kashmir attained the second position. Lastly, in Taekwondo, South Bengal and Tripura achieved the first and second positions, respectively. Speaking at the occasion, Sonali Mishra emphasized the significance of sports in building a robust and healthy society. She added that the BSF has recognized thneed to maintain a proper equilibrium between a sound mind and a healthybody to achieve sustained professional efficiency. The Chief Guest furthermentioned that such competitions not only showcase physical prowess but also contribute significantly to the mental and emotional well-being of the participants.