Thousands turn out at GNSG Sikh Youth Surrey Kabaddi and Sports Tournament 2022 at Kabaddi Park

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A record crowd of about 15,000 enjoyed an exciting kabaddi tournament that was organized by the Sikh Youth Sports Committee members Raghbir Singh Nijjar, Ranbir Singh Nijjar, Harnek Singh Aujla, Udham Singh Hundal and others.

The organizers appreciated the tremendous support they garnered from Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and Surrey Councillors Mandeep Nagra, Allison Patton, Laurie Guerra and Doug Elford as well as the rest of the Safe Surrey Coalition team. They also thanked the City’s Parks and By-law Department.

The crowds were regaled by kabaddi, wrestling, weightlifting, volleyball and family sports. They also enjoyed generous ‘seva’ by Guru Nanak Surrey Gurdwara (GNSG) that served langar and snacks with tea and water.

Calgary Friends/Bhagat Singh Abbotsford Kabaddi Club

Kabaddi Champions:

Calgary Friends/Bhagat Singh Abbotsford Kabaddi Club

Richmond/Abbotsford Kabaddi Club

Kabaddi 2nd Place:

Richmond/Abbotsford Kabaddi Club

Shankar Sandwan

Best Raider:

Shankar Sandwan

Shillu Akhbarpur Haryana

Best Stopper:

Shillu Akhbarpur Haryana

Sikh Youth Committee

The organizers said that McCallum and the Safe Surrey Coalition Team made a commitment to provide more bleachers for next year’s tournament. Due to their great investment in Surrey, especially in sports facilities, they were promised full support in the upcoming civic elections by the Kabaddi Federations, Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Surrey and many other sports and community associations across Surrey.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum, Surrey Councillor Mandeep Nagra and other Safe Surrey Coalition members with the organizers.

Surrey-ites listed some of the Safe Surrey Coalition’s achievements:

Surrey Police Service

SkyTrain instead of Light Rail

Skytrain to Newton coming soon

Free Parking at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Free Parking at City Hall

Building 84 Avenue road connector

$150 million Newton Community Centre

New Athletic Centre and upgrades at Bear Creek Park

Cloverdale Sports Complex with two ice rinks

Three new rubberized walking tracks at Bear Creek Park, Newton Athletic Park, Kabaddi Park

New turf field at Newton Athletic Park

New turf field at South Surrey Athletic Park

Artificial turf replacements of many soccer fields

New hockey stadium at Tamanawis Park

Unwin Park Jumpstart Playground