A Cycle Polo Championship turned into organized on the Polo Ground on the fifth day of the historical past competition here on Saturday. An exciting in shape between the groups of Qila Mubarak and Bahadurgarh led to a draw with 4-four factors.
An exhibition fit changed into also performed between Patiala Chargers and Patiala Raiders. Patiala Chargers defeated their opponent through 10-8. Speaking on the event, former union minister Preneet Kaur said, “The cycle polo has been a legendary recreation all over the global in view that 1940. Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh, has organized the Patiala Heritage Festival to inspire youngsters to play sports.”
Preneet Kaur honored players of the four teams, which participated in the cycle polo healthy. The championship trophy changed into provided to Qila Mubarak and Bahadurgarh groups at the same time.
A large range of children, cycle enthusiasts, and specialists took element within the second heritage cycle rally organized as a part of the background pageant in the morning.
The rally turned into flagged off from the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports with the aid of Mayor Sanjeev Shama Bittu. The rally commenced at 7.30 am and exceeded thru Modi College, Fountain Chowk, Shyamalan Gate, Baradari Garden, Leela Bhawan, 21 No. Flyover, Dukhniwaran Gurdwara, Passi Road, Bhupinder Road and Children Memorial Chowk earlier than culminating at Baradari Gardens. The rally becomes organized in association with two cycling corporations Bikers World and Tour de Patiala.
“The cycle rally is a superb initiative of the management as it will promote biking amongst city citizens,” stated Yuvraj Sharma, a biking enthusiast.
While encouraging citizens to use bicycles, Bittu stated, “Cycling is right for fitness, makes surroundings pollutants unfastened and decreases site visitors congestion. Cyclists ought to bring their interest to city residents to inspire them to decide cycling.”