Chandigarh, March 13 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday officially launched the commemorative T-shirt for the upcoming Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon. The unveiling ceremony marked a significant step toward the grand event scheduled for March 22, 2026, in Mahilpur, Hoshiarpur district. The marathon is being organised as a cornerstone of the state government's "Yudh Nashian Virudh" (War Against Drugs) campaign, which aims to channel the energy of Punjab's youth toward sports and a healthy lifestyle.

Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Rouri noted that Mahilpur is celebrated as the "nursery of football," making it an ideal location to inspire the younger generation...