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Haryana Parks To Have Gyms

Darpan News Desk IANS, 06 Apr, 2015 01:06 PM
    Big parks in all districts across Haryana will have gymnasiums in open spaces, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday.
     
    "Gyms in open spaces would be set up in big parks of all the districts of the state and special attention would be paid on their maintenance," he said here after a walk at the Nehru Park.
     
    Khattar urged people to involve themselves in physical fitness activities to remain healthy.
     
    Athletes from Haryana, especially boxers and wrestlers, have brought laurels to the country by winning medals in various international sporting events in recent years.

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