CRPF's 84 Battalion inaugurates J-K's first Pickleball court
Ramban, April 10
To promote fitness and community engagement, CRPF's 84 Battalion has developed sports infrastructure and inaugurated Jammu and Kashmir's first Pickleball court.
Commandant, 84 Battalion CRPF N. Ranbir Singh emphasised that physical fitness is a top priority for personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force. To support this, the 84 Battalion in Ramban has developed extensive fitness infrastructure, including multiple modern gyms and a variety of sports facilities.
Despite demanding security duties and limited time, personnel actively use these resources to maintain fitness. The recent addition of a pickleball court, marking Shaurya Diwas, highlights the force's effort to adopt new sports and promote overall well-being.
Singh added that such training and fitness initiatives help ensure CRPF personnel remain confident, capable, and ready to handle challenges across diverse operational environments.
"For every officer, physical fitness is paramount. Keeping this in mind, we have created extensive infrastructure at the 84 Battalion in Ramban. Our personnel spend long hours on road security duty, so time is limited. We have set up 21 state-of-the-art gyms, with 30-40 people using them daily, plus an open gym accessible to all. Facilities now include volleyball, handball and basketball courts, lawn tennis, badminton, and most recently, a pickleball court, opened on Shaurya Diwas. Pickleball is a new and fast-growing sport, and this addition reflects our commitment to fitness. As India's largest internal security force, CRPF draws on vast experience from conflict theatres across the country. Our training and fitness infrastructure ensures personnel remain confident and prepared to face any challenge," Singh told ANI.
Pickleball has witnessed rapid growth in India in recent years, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, with several leagues emerging across the country.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Pickleball in J&K? That's so cool! It's great to see new sports being introduced. Fitness is crucial for our security forces, and having diverse options like this can make staying active more enjoyable for them.
While I appreciate the focus on fitness, I hope similar infrastructure development reaches the local youth in Ramban as well. Community engagement means sharing resources. A small step, but a positive one.
Shaurya Diwas is a perfect occasion for this. Our forces protect us day and night. They deserve the best facilities to unwind and stay fit. More power to the CRPF! 🙏
Good to see pickleball getting popular. It's a fun sport for all ages. Maybe this can inspire local schools to take it up too. Fitness should be a community mission, especially in sensitive regions.
As someone who follows sports infrastructure, this is a smart move. Modern gyms and new sports courts boost morale significantly. A fit force is an effective force. Well done.
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