Shimla, June 24 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the concluding ceremony of the International Pro Boxing Championship at historic The Ridge here late on Tuesday evening, said that this event was organised in memory of former Chief Minister late Virbhadra Singh.

He said that Virbhadra Singh was a towering figure of the Congress Party, and his contribution was immense in the development of Himachal Pradesh, according to a release.

Paying tribute to former Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said that this event would motivate the budding sportsperson to excel in the field of sports.

He said that sports foster discipline, build self-confidence and promote a healthy spirit of ...