Hoshiarpur, October 7, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Punjab Chapter of Special Olympics Bharat (SOB) has earned recognition in four different categories at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi, emerging as the state/UT chapter with the highest number of awards.
The achievement has brought cheer to the entire Punjab team. SOB Punjab President Ashok Arora and Area Director Paramjit Singh Sachdeva represented Punjab at the AGM.
The event was attended by Geeta Mandaviya, wife of the Union Sports Minister, SOB Chairperson Dr Mallika Nadda and General Secretary DG Chaudhary, among other office-bearers.
Punjab received awards for 100 per cent participation in all activities conducted by the national office, best financial management, outstanding performance in the SOB health programme and the highest number of athlete registrations.
Congratulating the entire team, Paramjit Singh Sachdeva said the recognition was not the achievement of any individual but the result of collective effort and cooperation.
He particularly appreciated Sports Director Mandeep Brar for ensuring Punjab’s participation in all activities of the national office, Programme Manager Uma Shankar for her contribution and the support extended by SSA in registering the maximum number of athletes.
Sachdeva said Punjab had achieved an important milestone, but there was still much more to accomplish. He said an SPMC meeting would be held soon to chalk out the strategy for the future and ensure that Punjab delivers an even stronger performance next year.
The contribution of all team members was appreciated on the occasion.
Caption: Paramjit Singh Sachdeva and Ashok Arora after receiving the awards.
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