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Small Village with 65 houses emerges as Punjab\u2019s Sports Model<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kapurthala\/Sultanpur Lodhi:<\/span>\u00a0 As part of the Punjab Government\u2019s village-level campaign against drugs, Dabulian, a small village in Kapurthala district with just 65 households, is leading by example, using basketball to steer youth away from drugs and establish itself as a sports model for the state.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Punjab<\/p>\n

Each evening, the village\u2019s two national-level basketball courts come alive with floodlights, where young athletes train with passion, aspiring to excel in the sport. Dabulian\u2019s contribution to basketball mirrors the legacy of Sansarpur and Mithapur in hockey, earning its recognition across Punjab.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arjuna Awardee and village resident Sajjan Singh Cheema credits Balkar Singh Cheema, a former army serviceman, for introducing basketball to Dabulian. The village has produced international players like Balkar Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Gurmeet Singh, and Sajjan Singh himself. The community\u2019s dedication is further evident in the ongoing construction of a 35-foot-tall \u201cBasketball Park,\u201d which will celebrate the village\u2019s sporting achievements and honor its athletes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

National-level player Tarunjeet Cheema, who coaches 50\u201360 children daily, emphasized, \u201cOur youth have stayed clear of drugs, channeling their energy into basketball and bringing pride to our small village.\u201d To prepare for state, national, and international competitions, young players are sent to matches in Jalandhar, Patiala, and Amritsar. The village also hosts an annual international-level memorial basketball tournament in honor of the late Balkar Singh, recognized by the All India Basketball Federation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recently, Dabulian\u2019s Komalpreet Kaur represented India in the Under-17 category in the USA, a global hub for basketball, showcasing the village\u2019s growing influence in the sport.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The community\u2019s commitment to the anti-drug cause is unwavering. Under the \u201cTandrust Dabulian\u201d banner, 150 villagers, including a 6-year-old, participated in a 14-kilometer marathon from Dabulian to Kapurthala to support the Punjab Government\u2019s anti-drug campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal visited Dabulian on May 20, 2025, to review its sporting initiatives and encourage young athletes. He announced plans to recommend the establishment of a day-scholar sports wing in the village to the sports department, further boosting its potential as a hub for nurturing talent.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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