Ludhiana, Feb. 20 -- Thousands thronged the Kila Raipur sports ground on Thursday as the three-day Rural Olympic Games concluded, with Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann attending the closing ceremony. Bullock cart races, returning after several years, emerged as the main attraction.

The annual event saw participants from different districts compete in track events, traditional rural sports and senior citizens' races. The revival of bullock cart races generated special excitement among villagers and visitors alike.

The chief minister lauded the organisers for preserving Punjab's rural sports heritage, saying such events promote sportsmanship and keep the younger generation connected to their roots. He also appreciated the discipline an...