Guwahati: The Assam Police under the aegis of the All India Police Sports Board will host the ninth edition of the prestigious ‘All India Police Judo Cluster 2024’ in the state capital Guwahati.
The coveted tournament, to be held between June 24 and June 30 this year, will bring together 40 teams of police from across the states of India and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to compete in major martial arts disciplines.
The opening ceremony will be held at 4.30 pm on June 24 at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai, marking the start of an exhilarating week of sporting excellence.
The iconic mascot for the event, Luit, will be unveiled during the opening ceremony. Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanendra Pratap Singh will grace the occasion as the chief guest.
The judo cluster will showcase five key martial art forms – wushu, taekwondo, judo, karate and pencak silat. The competitions will be hosted at two distinguished venues of the city.
While the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai will host taekwondo, wushu and karate, the Bhogeswari Phukanani Indoor Stadium, Dispur will host judo and pencak silat.
With over 1,500 participants from every corner of the country, the players are poised to showcase exceptional skills and engage in spirited competition, embodying the true essence of sportsmanship.