10/02/2023
Commemorating the closing of a 100 years of the legendary K.D. Singh (Babu), a grand event was organised in Barabanki on Tuesday. Revered Mr. C.P. Chand graced the evening and felicilated ex Olympic champions with the ‘Khel Ratna’ awards. The event also entailed a beautiful story telling session by Mr. Himanshu Bajpai who’s renowned in his field for his prowess.
The inauguration was marked by the chief guest Mr. C.P. Chand adorning K.D. Singh’s portrait with a beautiful garland and lighting the auspicious lamp. He then gave a wonderful speech about the aura of Mr. Singh and how his greatness couldn’t just be limited to hockey and transcends beyond that. Best known for his stunning dribbling skills, K.D. Babu contributed largely to the field of hockey by playing his role as a coach, helping establish an academy for young players and motivating talent in the right direction. His tremendous contribution to the field was celebrated by honouring ex Olympic champions with the prestigious ‘Khel Ratna’ awards. The eminent athletes were felicitated by Kunwar Dhirendra Singh, son of Mr. K.D. Singh and by Mr. C.P. Chand.
The event was a magnificent success.