Headquarters dominate Latur district police sports meet; Musib Pathan and Reshma Giram named best athletes

Latur: The 30th Latur district police sports competition ended on a festive note at the police headquarters parade ground. About 125 police officers, constables and women athletes took part in the three-day meet, which was aimed at keeping the force physically and mentally fit and building team spirit, leadership and coordination.

On the strength of their performances, constable Musib Pathan was named the best athlete in the men's section and constable Reshma Giram in the women's section. Collector Dr Bharat Bastewad presented both with mementos and certificates, and athletes who excelled in various events were also honoured. Superintendent of police Amol Tambe and additional superintendent Mangesh Chavan were among those present.

In the team events, the headquarters team won the men's volleyball, basketball, kho-kho and hockey and the women's volleyball and basketball. Nilanga division won the men's football and handball and Chakur division the men's kabaddi, while in the women's section Nilanga won kabaddi and Ahmedpur won kho-kho.

Source: Esakal