Inauguration of Cricket and Football Boxes in Punhana, Haryana

Punhana, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : In a significant development for sports in Mewat, the first-ever indoor cricket and football facilities were inaugurated at the NDM Public School on Godhola Road in Punhana, Haryana. The event took place on November 13, 2026, and was officiated by District Commissioner Akhil Pilani. The inauguration was attended by sports enthusiasts, including Chandrakala Kharbanda, Chairperson of the NDM Committee, along with several senior cricketers from the district.

During the ceremony, DC Pilani honored five outstanding students by presenting them with laptops. He emphasized that this initiative, led by the NDM Committee, marks a positive advancement in Mewat, as it is the first indoor sports facility of its kind in the region.

DC Pilani remarked on the importance of such initiatives, noting that he had seen similar sports platforms in cities like Gurgaon. He congratulated the school management for this pioneering effort and expressed hope for more opportunities for youth and students in Nuh to engage in sports.

The launch of the indoor stadium, which will host both box cricket and football, was met with enthusiasm from students. They expressed their excitement about having access to such facilities, highlighting the need for resources to foster their interest in sports.

Additionally, students who received laptops from DC Pilani shared that this recognition boosts their morale and encourages their peers. The distribution of digital tools like laptops is seen as a crucial resource in today’s educational landscape, and the students expressed their desire for similar rewards to stimulate their motivation.

Senior social worker G.S. Malik praised the initiative taken by the private school organization, led by district president Pankaj Kharbanda, as a commendable start in promoting sports within the school.

The school management expressed pride in achieving this milestone and reaffirmed their commitment to organizing various sporting events, aiming to inspire students to excel and bring honor to their country.