Anurag Singh Thakur to Felicitate 30 National-Level Women Athletes on His 52nd Birthday

Former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Singh Thakur will felicitate 30 women athletes from the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), Hamirpur, for their achievements at the national level on October 24, 2026, at Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur. The felicitation ceremony will begin at 9:30 AM as part of the celebrations marking his 52nd birthday.

The programme will begin with Anurag Singh Thakur participating in the Sundarkand recital at Gandhi Chowk and offering Purnahuti, marking the conclusion of the religious ceremony. He will subsequently perform Kanya Pujan, seeking blessings for peace, prosperity, well-being and the welfare of society.

The birthday celebrations will combine spiritual traditions with recognition of sporting excellence. By honouring 30 women athletes, Anurag Singh Thakur will acknowledge their hard work, discipline, dedication and achievements, while encouraging them to continue striving for greater success in their sporting careers.

Women athletes from the National Centre of Excellence, Hamirpur, have been contributing to the promotion of sporting excellence through their commitment and performance. Recognising their achievements will serve as an encouragement to emerging talent and inspire young people, particularly girls, to pursue sports with confidence and determination.

Promoting sports and honouring outstanding athletes are important steps towards building a healthy, confident and empowered generation. Such initiatives also highlight the importance of providing encouragement and recognition to talented sportspersons who bring pride to Himachal Pradesh and the nation through their achievements.

This year’s birthday programme will thus bring together faith, cultural traditions, respect for girls and the recognition of sporting talent. The celebrations at Gandhi Chowk will convey a message of service, social responsibility and encouragement for the next generation of women athletes.