Sport academy to come up at Sarhali

Tarn Taran, January 30

Baba Sukha Singh, head of the Kar Sewa sect, who rendered great service in helping the farmers during the floods, laid the foundation stone of Sant Baba Tara Singh Ji Sports Academy, Sarhali Sahib, on Monday. The sports academy would be a part of Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College, which was established in 1970 by Baba Tara Singh. The aim of the college, which is a premier institution of the area, is not only to provide higher education, but also give special attention to the personality development of students. Baba Sukha Singh told the media that sports was an important medium to keep the young generation away from drugs and help them lead a stress-free life, creating healthy individuals.

Dr Jasbir Singh, principal of the college, said by laying the foundation stone of the sports academy, a gift has been given to the area as sports helps children stay healthy and develop strength and endurance. Honorary secretary of the college managing committee Harjinder Singh Billianwala also spoke on the occasion.