Slathia for identifying talent, providing infra to footballers

Former Minister SS Slathia presenting trophy to winning team at Vijaypur on Monday.
Former Minister SS Slathia presenting trophy to winning team at Vijaypur on Monday.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

VIJAYPUR, Oct 25: Gurha Slathia Mandi Garh Football Club defeated Nagrota Football Club by 10 goals to 1 in the finals of Baba Hansal Dev Ji Memorial Football Tournament played here today.
The tournament was organized by the Youth Club Gurha Slathia.
Giving away the winners and runners up trophies at the concluding function, former Minister and BJP leader Surjit Singh Slathia said winning and losing is part of the game and what matters remains the sportsmen spirit, which forges unique camaraderie among the youth that is important for harmonious growth of the society.
“In sports there is always another time”, he said and hoped that by emulating this spirit the players will do their best and play with commitment. He wished success to the participating teams, saying though just one team makes it to the top yet this should not be the end of the game.
He also underscored the need for creation of infrastructural facilities for the footballers, especially in rural areas to enable talented youth compete with their urban counterparts and get exposure on a larger canvas.
Slathia appreciated the enthusiasm among the budding footballers and said that prolonged competitions would place them in good stead to face the competitive world with vigour and confidence. He also complimented organisers for holding the event.