Mahilpur - Sports literature entertains the body and the mind. This view was expressed by Paigam-E-Jagat editor Davinder Kumar while addressing a discussion at Karumbalan Bhawan, Mahilpur. He further said that Shiromani Punjabi Children's Literature writer Baljinder Mann has not only earned a name in the field of children's literature, but he has also made a huge contribution to the field of sports literature with his sports books.
Especially about the football world of Mahilpur, he is the first writer who wrote about football in Punjabi newspapers and magazines. He further said that many people like him are taking inspiration from Baljinder Mann's skills in the field of literature, social, culture, sports and journalism. Former Assistant Director of All India Radio Chandigarh Surinder Pal Jhall participated prominently in this discussion organized by Sur Sangam Educational Trust. In this forum organized on the topic 'Baljinder Mann's journey from sports to literature', he said that this writer had taken the responsibility of bringing the artistic activities of the region in front of the country and the world since childhood. And he is engaged in philanthropic work till date. Nikkiya Krumbhlan is the only children's magazine in Punjabi which has been published continuously for three decades and thanks to Mann, its name has been recorded in the India Book of Records. The entire literary, sports, social, cultural and educational world is proud of these achievements. Praveen Kumar appreciated the support of the family in these efforts. He said that the entire family of the writer is cooperating shoulder to shoulder in this work. Baljinder Mann thanked everyone and said that it is very important to have a literary environment for literary creation. As Mahilpur area is a nursery of football, football has been given priority in his writings. Therefore, he is grateful to the entire area, which has blessed him with a pen for such great achievements. Literature lovers including Sukhman Singh, Bagga Singh Kalakar, Harveer Mann, Kuldeep Kaur Bains, Harmanpreet Kaur, Manjit Kaur, Manjinder Heer, Pawan Skruli and Nidhi Aman Sahota were present.