Ranchi, Nov 13: Promoting sportsmanship and team spirit among employees, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) on Friday inaugurated its two-day Inter-Regional Institutes Kabaddi Tournament 2026 at its Sports Ground in Gondwana Place, Ranchi.
The tournament, being held from November 13 to 14, was inaugurated by CMPDI Chairman-cum-Managing Director Chaudhari Shivraj Singh, who hoisted the CMPDI Sports Flag to mark the commencement of the sporting event.
CMPDI Director (Technical/Planning and Design) Ajay Kumar, Coal India Limited Executive Director (Exploration) R.K. Singh, Heads of Departments, General Managers and employees were present at the inauguration.
A total of six teams representing different regional institutes of CMPDI are participating in the tournament, showcasing their sporting skills, competitive spirit and teamwork.
Addressing the participants, Shivraj Singh said sports play an important role in developing teamwork, discipline, mutual respect and camaraderie. He added that such tournaments provide opportunities for interaction among employees from different regional institutes and strengthen unity and a sense of togetherness within the organisation.
The two-day event reflects CMPDI’s efforts to promote sports, physical fitness and a vibrant organisational culture while fostering stronger bonds among its employees.