CHICAGO- P.C.S. “PUNJABI SPORTS FESTIVAL 2008” ON AUGUST 10
AT PALATINE PARK DISTRICT GROUNDS

Chicago, July 18, 2008
Rajinder Singh Mago

• KABADDI, SOCCER, BHANGRA AEROBICS, WARRIOR WORKOUT YOGA, & MANY OTHER TEAM SPORTS
• BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT A DAY EARLIER ON AUGUST 9

Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago announced the date and location of it’s 14th annual sports festival in Chicago area. With focus on fitness, healthy life style and summer fun, the vibrant Punjabi Community of Chicago is going to enjoy a healthier community fun fair “Punjabi Sports Festival 2008” on Sunday, August 10, from 9 AM to 6 PM, at Palatine Park District grounds, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, Illinois. Admission and Punjabi lunch are free. All are welcome.

Due to a large number of contesting teams, the Basketball tournament matches, will be played on Saturday, August 9, 2008, 9 am to 6 pm, indoor facilities at Palatine Park District, 250 E. Wood Street, in Palatine, IL. The other games will be at the main event on August 10.

Mayor of Palatine Rita Mullins is scheduled to inaugurate the festival at 12 noon on August 10, her 14th year in a row. Several other dignitaries are also invited to attend. Maintaining their tradition the participants will parade the grounds with Dhol music at the inauguration ceremonies.

Bhangra Aerobics by Shamila Khetarpal is scheduled to be at 12:30 pm and the Warrior Workout Yoga by Shabad Kaur Khalsa will be at 2 pm. Both of these are for all learning levels and almost anyone can do it. All are welcome and there is no charge.

Kabaddi, soccer, basketball, and volleyball teams from Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, New York, and Illinois are competing for the championships. The Kabaddi finals are scheduled to be at 4 pm. The first prize for winning Kabaddi team is $2100, second prize $1100. Soccer winner’s first prize is $1100.

This community event will include many team sports and fun games for men, women and children. In addition to Kabaddi, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Bhangra aerobics, and Yoga. Athletic events including races for children in various age groups are being planned.

Free continental breakfast, soft drinks and complimentary Punjabi lunch will be provided to all in attendance. Parking is free.

“PCS’ aim is to bring our community together and create the awareness of a holistic healthy lifestyle while having fun playing sports,” said Amarjit Kaur Atwal the P.C.S. president.

“Exercise, fun, food, entertainment, socializing, and parking are all for free,” said Jarnail Singh Lail the PCS chairperson.

Online registration thru PCS website is available for teams to enter the tournament. Individual athletes can register before or on the day of the event by noon. Team registration last day is July 31, 2008, and the fee is $50 per team. Individual sports registration fee is $5.

Busy schedule calls for the volleyball games to start early. Soccer and Kabaddi finals will follow the participant’s parade at 12 noon during inauguration.

Prize distribution to the winners will highlight the fun-filled closing ceremonies at 6 PM.

Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place athletes for individual sports and the team players. Kabaddi Cup, Soccer Cup, Volleyball Cup and Basketball Cup will be awarded to the winning teams along with cash prizes for Kabaddi and Soccer.

This is an all day community event starting at 9 AM. Fun games for the seniors and ladies will include musical chairs, water balloon toss and tug-of-war. The program is a not for profit community event which is free to public. Sponsors and donors will be appropriately recognized at the festival. Vendors are encouraged to set up their health related product display booths. Call PCS for details.

For registration, schedule and entry fee information please contact:

P.C.S. at (847) 359-5PCS, Amarjit K. Atwal (847) 209-6573, Ronny S. Kular (312) 318-4426, Balwinder S. Girn (847) 452-9897, Onkar S. Sangha (630) 833-8091, Parminder S. Ghotra (847) 414-3041, Yadwinder S. Grewal (773) 627-9113, Baljit Singh Sidhu 630-862-0941, Bhinder S. Pamma (847) 991-8689 or any PCS official.