City-based lecturer shines in 43rd Master Athletic Championship

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, October 20

A physical education lecturer of the Government Senior Secondary School, Mand, has won gold medal in 200 metre and 100 metre race in the 43rd Master Athletic Championship, which was held in Chandigarh today.

People in the age group 30 to 80 years participated in the championship.

Elated, Regwinder Singh Bhatia (39), who first ran to victory in the 200 metre race, said he had qualified for in the National Championship to be held in Benaras, Uttar Pradesh, from November 25 to 29.

Qualifies for national championship

• Regwinder Singh Bhatia (39) said he has qualified for in the National Championship to be held in Benaras, Uttar Pradesh, from Nov 25 to 29
• In the 100 metre race, Bhatia competed with six participants (35 to 39 years age group). Besides, 250 people from different age groups participated in the athletics meet

In the 100 metre race, Bhatia competed with six participants (35 to 39 years age group). Besides, 250 people from different age groups participated in the athletic meet.

Notably, Bhatia has been a swimming coach in the Education Department. He won the title of best water polo player of Punjab in 1997.

Earlier, Bhatia had made a record by winning 15 medals in various swimming tournaments. He remained one of the top most swimmer in the state.

Meanwhile, Brij Lal, lecturer, physical education, Government Senior Secondary School, Binpalke, bagged first prize in 1,500 metre and 800 metre race (50 plus age group). Heera Lal, DPE, Government High School, Taj Pur Bhagwanpur, remained on top in the 400 metre and 800 metre race (45 plus age group).

Two more retired teachers, including Satpal Singh Rana got first prize in 400 metre race (65 plus age category) and Sushil Kumar Dogra bagged first spots in 100 metre and 200 metre race in (65 plus age category).