Pramesh S Jain & Yogesh K Porwar
A fortnight long sporting extravaganza was organized by Air Force Family Welfare Association (Regional), Bengaluru from 22 February to 06 March 2024.
The closing ceremony of the event was organized on 08 March 2024 as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
On the occasion,a keenly contested cricket match was played between teams of HQ Training Command and other Air Force Units of the Bengaluru area.
The sports meet was organized in line with this year’s International Women’s Day mission– “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”.
Through the sports meet,the Sanginis displayed a spirit of determination, courage and empowerment.Every year,a sports meet of similar nature is organized by AFFWA (R) to promote spirit of sports and awareness of physical fitness besides developing bonhomie among the better halves of the guardians of the Indian Aerospace.
The renowned badminton sports-personality, Padma Bhushan and Arjun Awardee Ms.Saina Nehwal graced the function as chief guest.Her presence during the event was a source of inspiration for all the Sanginis.
In her address to the Sanginis,she stressed upon the role of women in societal progress which requires the necessity of healthier and strong women and urged the ladies to include sports and physical fitness as a part of their routine.
