{
  "id": 4637223,
  "title": "PNB Kolhapur Marks National Sports Day With Walkathon, Cricket Match",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/pnb-kolhapur-marks-national-sports-day-with-walkathon-cricket-match",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T11:01:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pnb-kolhapur-marks-national-sports-day-with-walkathon-cricket-match"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab National Bank (PNB) in Kolhapur celebrated National Sports Day 2026, in line with the Fit India Movement. The event showcased the theme 'India Plays, India Wins'. Bank officials and employees took part in the program, commencing with a morning walkathon. Later, a cricket match was organized, displaying teamwork and sportsmanship among the participants.\n\nDivisional Head Rajiv Kumar Rai, Deputy Divisional Head Manglesh Mukul, and HPLP Head Sanjeev were honored guests at the event. Rai emphasized the importance of sports in daily life, stating, \"Every person should have a sport in their life. 'India will play, India will win' is not just a slogan, but a key mantra for a healthy and energetic nation.\" Mukul highlighted the role of regular sports activities in fostering a healthy lifestyle, boosting efficiency and positivity.\n\nOffices and branches from Kolhapur, Sangli, Miraj, and Jaisinghpur participated in the event. The program concluded with participants reiterating their commitment to maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle under the Fit India Movement.",
  "summary": "Kolhapur: Punjab National Bank (PNB), Divisional Office, Kolhapur, organised National Sports Day 2026 under the Fit India Movement with enthusiasm. The event was held under the theme ‘India Plays, India Wins’ and was attended by bank officials and employees. The programme began with a walkathon in the morning, in which all staff members participated. A cricket match was subsequently organised as…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}