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MLA, DC unveil release poster of First State Masters Athletics Meet in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, November 3, 2026: The first State Masters Athletics Meet will be held at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium, Ferozepur, on November 14 and 15 with the full cooperation of the district administration. The event is being organised under the leadership of Masters Athletic Federation of Punjab President Rajinder Singh Sidhwan, Secretary Pragat Singh Gill and Chairman Rajwant Singh Ghulli (Office In-charge, Chief Minister Punjab).
At a special function held today, Ferozepur Urban MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar, and SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu released the official poster of the meet in the presence of office-bearers of the District Masters Athletics Association, Ferozepur.
MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar said masters athletics is not confined to competition but gives people of all ages a message of living a healthy, disciplined and active life.
The meet will give experienced athletes a chance to hone their talent and inspire the younger generation to take up sports. She appealed to athletes, sports lovers and health-conscious citizens to participate in large numbers and make the event a success.
District Masters Athletics Association President Dr Gurinderjit Singh Dhillon and general secretary Ishwar Dass Sharma said athletes from 35 years to over 100 years of age will be able to showcase their talent at the state meet. They said the main aim of the event is to help people maintain physical fitness as they age, adopt a healthy lifestyle and promote sporting spirit. The meet, they added, will symbolise that there is neither any age limit for sports nor any shortage of passion.
Track events across various age categories will include 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m and 3000m races, besides 3000m and 5000m race walks. Field events will include long jump, high jump, triple jump, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw and hammer throw. Pole vault for the 40 to 80 years age group is also expected to be a major attraction.