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KATRA: Wrestler Muneer of J&K Police resident of Panj Grani Nagrota lifted ‘101st annual Dangal title 2024’ by defeating Neeru Gujjar of BSF Chandigarh in the main bout at Village Katheel (Majalta) in Udhampur district.
Winner of main bout Muneer was awarded with cash prize of Rs 12,000 while runners-up, Neeru Gujjar got Rs. 9,000.
Former Joint Secretary J&K Sports Council (JKSC) and president Kreeda Bharti J&K, Shiv Kumar Sharma was chief guest, who gave away cash prizes to the wrestlers.
Inspector BSF and President Awardee, Kuldeep Singh; ASI Rapinder Singh, ex. Sarpanch Karan Singh and Manohar Lal, Sales Manager Pepsi Drinks J&K were the guests of honour.
In the second bout, Chandi of Maharashtra defeated Dillar Khan of J&K Police. Chandi awarded with cash prize of Rs.10,000 while runners-up wrestler, Dillar got Rs. 8,000. The third main bout won by Kharpu of Jammu, who defeated Subham of Delhi.
In all, 45 bouts played in this day-long dangal. The bouts officiated by Lochan Singh, Om Parkash Verma, Tulinder Kumar and Raj Singh. Proceeding were conducted by Subash Singh of Udhampur.
Members of organizing Dangal Committee Katheel Dhangu, who helped in smooth conduct of Dangal included Mulkh Raj Gupta (president), Channa Lal (former Sarpanch), Rahul Sharma, Numberdar Subash Chander, Dharam Chand, Prem Chand, Sher Sikendar.
Dangal was organized by Katheel Dhangu Dangal Committee in association with J&K Indian Style wrestling Association under the overall supervision of Lochan Singh, Om Parkash Verma and Subash Chander.
Other Results: Gopal Sharma of Jindrah beat Vikas of Delhi, Amit of Delhi beat Cobra of Jammu, Sumit of U.P beat Sujal of Samba, Mohit of Haryana beat Mirju of Samba, Billu of Jammu Sudesh of Delhi, Uttam of UP beat Asif of Jindrah, Pardeep of Delhi beat Bagga of Kathua, Rinku of Delhi beat Pankaj of Manwal, Nikhal of UP beat Murad Ali of Jammu and Jarden of UP beat Shoota Munir of Jammu.
