New Delhi [India], August 31 (HBTV): The Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) has presented a Guinness World Record certificate for Kabaddi to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini at a special ceremony held at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi, stated a release. 

The recognition was awarded for organising the largest participation in a Kabaddi exhibition event, held in Panchkula, Haryana, which set a new global benchmark for the traditional Indian sport.

The World Record event witnessed large-scale participation from athletes, youth, and sports enthusiasts across the region, strengthening Haryana's image as the heartland of Kabaddi. The certificate was presented by HIPSA President Kanthi D Suresh, along with GI-PKL founder Karthik Dammu, to the Chief Minister.

In the sixth state-level Khel Mahakumbh, which recently commenced at Panchkula's Tau Devi Lal Stadium, CM Saini inaugurated the event by initiating a Kabaddi match to encourage the athletes.

Saini expressed confidence that Haryana’s athletes would secure the highest number of medals for India at the 2036 Olympics, bringing glory to the nation. He reiterated Haryana’s aim for every village to produce an athlete capable of representing India at the international level.

HIPSA, under the leadership of Kanthi D Suresh, has been promoting Indian sports globally. Earlier in April, the association successfully organised the Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL), which saw participation from players across Europe, Africa, and Asia, uniting the diaspora through the spirit of sport.

HIPSA continues to lead initiatives that connect the global Indian community through sports, promoting inclusivity, cultural pride, and international recognition.

(ANI)