Hoshiarpur- MLA Brahm Shankar Jimpa today honoured the pride of the city, 53-year-old Avtar Lal (Bhutto), who brought glory to India at the international level by winning the gold medal in the master category of the IBFF competition held in Pattaya and Bangkok, Thailand.
MLA Jimpa said that by hoisting the tricolor on foreign soil, Avtar Lal not only brought glory to his family and region, but also proved that big dreams can be fulfilled at any age with dedication, hard work and strong willpower. His gold medal is a symbol of the strength, talent and passion of our soil. At the felicitation ceremony, MLA Jimpa said that the contribution of talented players like Avtar Lal in the field of sports and fitness is a source of inspiration for the youth.
He said that Avtar Lal has shown that if there is passion and dedication, then age does not matter. His gold medal will be recorded in golden letters in the history of Hoshiarpur. MLA Jimpa also assured that all possible help will be provided to promote talents in the field of sports and health.
He called upon the youth to stay away from drugs, move towards sports and fitness, so that they too can bring glory to the country like Avtar Lal. Avtar Lal thanked MLA Jimpa and all the well-wishers on this occasion and said that this victory is not only his, but of the entire Hoshiarpur and Punjab. He gave a message to the youth that with regular practice, discipline and positive thinking, any goal in life can be achieved.