Early Times Report
SHIMLA, Oct 22: Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, SJVN, conveyed his best wishes to all the participating teams on commencement of 29th Inter-CPSU Carrom Tournament, being organised by SJVN.
SJVN is organizing 29th Inter-CPSU Carrom Tournament under aegis of Power Sports Control Board (PSCB), Ministry of Power, Government of India. Sh. Pankaj Porwal (ITS), Chief Vigilance Officer, SJVN inaugurated the tournament today at Shimla.
Addressing the gathering, Sh. Pankaj Porwal stated that SJVN is delighted to host the tournament, reflecting its commitment in cultivating a vibrant sporting culture. He expressed confidence that the event would provide participants with an opportunity to enhance their skills, sharpen their analytical abilities and uphold values of healthy competition, camaraderie and sportsmanship.
In her welcome address, Smt. Seema Kumar, HOD (HR) extended a warm welcome to the participating teams. She underscored the significance of tournament in strengthening inter-organisational ties, promoting mutual respect and upholding the spirit of fair play.
Twelve teams comprising Men and Women from Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and CPSUs namely BBMB, DVC, Grid India, NEEPCO, NHPC, PFC, PGCIL, REC, THDC and SJVN are participating in Singles and Team events. The closing ceremony is scheduled to be held on 26th October, 2026. The rules of the Indian Carrom Federation will be followed throughout the tournament.
On this occasion, Sh. B.R. Sethi, ED (Fin.), Sh. Deepak Sinha, HOD (CFMD), Smt. Seema Kumar, HOD (HR), Sh. Hitesh Kapur, CGM from SJVN and Sh. Anil Kumar Gupta, Chief Referee, Uttarakhand State Carrom Association, Sh. Vinod Kumar, Deputy Chief Referee & General Secretary, Himachal Pradesh State Carrom Association and team of senior officials from the Associations were also present. |
