27th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship to Begin on November 16
Bengaluru, November 11: The 27th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship will commence in Bengaluru from November 16, with Home Minister Priyank Kharge unveiling the official logo, tournament T-shirts and caps ahead of the national-level sporting event.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held at the office of the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP), Karnataka, Priyank Kharge said that physical fitness, mental well-being and discipline are the three key pillars of an efficient police force, and sports play an important role in strengthening all these aspects.
“Sports help police personnel maintain physical fitness, improve mental health and develop discipline. Encouraging sports activities among police officers and staff will further strengthen the efficiency and confidence of the department,” he said.
The event was attended by Karnataka Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem, CID Director General Pranab Mohanty, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, Police Housing Corporation Managing Director Arun Chakravarthy, and other senior police officials.
The Home Minister said he has a personal interest in tennis and has had a long association with the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA). He recalled that during his tenure as Tourism Minister, he represented the organisation and was later appointed as its Vice-President. He is currently serving as the Senior Vice-President of the association.
Police officers and personnel from various states across the country will participate in the championship. Priyank Kharge directed officials to ensure excellent hospitality and necessary facilities for participants arriving from different parts of India.
“Visitors from other state police departments should receive the best possible arrangements. There should be no shortcomings in accommodation, facilities or coordination,” he instructed.
He expressed confidence that Karnataka has the capability to successfully host national-level sporting events and said the championship should once again demonstrate the state’s organisational strength.
The Minister also suggested studying successful sports initiatives implemented by police departments in other states and introducing suitable programmes in Karnataka Police to encourage greater participation in sports.
“Karnataka Police teams should participate in larger numbers in All India Police sports events. Officials should submit proposals to further strengthen sports activities within the department, and necessary action will be taken,” he said.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will inaugurate the 27th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship. The Home Minister stated that the Karnataka Police Department and Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association should work together to ensure the successful conduct of the tournament.
The championship will provide a platform to showcase the sporting talent of police personnel from across the country, strengthen mutual relations among police forces and promote a healthy sporting culture within the police department, Priyank Kharge added.
