- Rajnandgaon Shines in Tilda; Defeats Raipur Sector in Thrilling State-Level Volleyball Final
The thrilling closing ceremony of the state-level men’s volleyball tournament, held at Dussehra Maidan in Tilda, concluded today. In a final match marked by fierce competition and excellent sportsmanship, the Rajnandgaon sector delivered a magnificent performance, defeating the Raipur sector to clinch the winner’s trophy, while the Raipur sector finished as the runner-up.
The chief guest of the ceremony, Revenue Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma, honored the winning and runner-up teams by presenting them with shields, medals, and cash prizes. Addressing the closing ceremony, Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma encouraged the players. He stated that sports are not merely about winning or losing; rather, they serve as a powerful medium for fostering mutual brotherhood, discipline, and physical and mental development.
There is no shortage of sporting talent in the soil of Chhattisgarh. The state government is providing every possible resource and platform to help the youth advance and establish their identity at national and international levels.
Appreciating the players’ outstanding performance, Minister Shri Verma remarked that such events help bring hidden sporting talent from both rural and urban areas to the forefront. Local public representatives, sports association officials, sports enthusiasts, and a large number of spectators were present on the occasion.