69 th All India Railway Table Tennis Championship (Men & Women) kicks off

Maligaon,, Aug 07, 2023, PIB

The 69 th All India Railway Table Tennis Championship (Men & Women) 2023 is being
organised by the Northeast Frontier Railway. The championship started on 07 th August, 2023 at N.F.
Railway Indoor Stadium, Maligaon, Guwahati. President/NFRSA, Shri Sandeep Sharma was the Chief
Guest of the sporting event. The Chief Guest hoisted the Tournament Flag and addressed the
gathering in presence of other officials of Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Association (NFRSA).
General Secretary/NFRSA welcomed all players and officials in his opening speech. The
championship will last for five days and will conclude on 11 th August, 2023.
14 teams representing from various Zonal Railways of Indian Railways will participate in the
championship. 12 men team and 07 women team consisting of a total of 160 players, coach
officials, referees and Railway Sports Promotion Board Observers will take part in this
championship.
Sports are an integral part for one’s life to keep mind and body healthy. N.F. Railway is
working with the objective to create and develop new talent in the field of sports by taking various
steps which will in turn bring glory to Indian Railways. Organising such kind of a championship will
boost the overall development of the upcoming youths.