Olympian SSP Gagan Ajit Singh inaugurates Fitness Club at Ferozepur Hockey AstroTurf Stadium
Ferozepur, June 30, 2026: With the aim of motivating youngsters to stay away from drugs and encouraging them towards sports and physical fitness, Ferozepur’s Hockey AstroTurf Stadium witnessed the inauguration of the Olympian Ajit Singh Fitness Club by Fazilka SSP and Olympian Gagan Ajit Singh.
A grand function was organised at the stadium, where Dr. Anirudh Gupta, President Hockey Association, Ferozepur was the chief guest and inaugurated the gym by cutting the ribbon. Appreciating the initiative, Dr. Gupta said that the installation of modern gym equipment at the stadium would greatly benefit hockey players by helping them improve their fitness levels. He congratulated Gagan Ajit Singh for his efforts and announced that two hockey kits would soon be provided to the players.
He further said that a tournament among hockey players from Ferozepur and neighbouring districts would soon be organised to promote healthy competition and encourage young players. He also announced plans to screen a hockey-based movie for players to develop greater passion for the sport and the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, SSP Gagan Ajit Singh said that the newly established gym would help players maintain their physical fitness and prepare better for competitions. Recalling his own journey, he said that he had started playing hockey on the same ground and shared a deep emotional connection with the soil and people of Ferozepur.
“Many facilities that were unavailable during my playing days should now be accessible to upcoming players. Efforts are being made to ensure that young talent gets better opportunities,” he said.
The Olympian also distributed new hockey sticks among players and interacted with them enthusiastically. He stressed that sports and fitness centres play a vital role in defeating the menace of drug abuse. Encouraging the players, he said, “If I could represent India after starting my journey from this very ground, each one of you can also achieve your dreams with dedication, hard work and passion.”
Those present on the occasion included District Sports Officer Gurdeep Singh Grewal, Hockey Ferozepur Association Secretary Manmeet Singh Rubal, Baba Sher Shah Wali Trust Manager Ashok Pasricha, international hockey players Navsher Singh, Diler Singh, Vikramaditya Sharma, Tejbir Singh, Jeevan Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Jaspreet Singh, Maninder Handa, Gurpreet Singh, Karandeep Singh, Gursewak Singh, coach Sunil Kumar, Pawandeep Singh and several other dignitaries and players.