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'''Bathwala''' is a small village located on the west of [[Gurdaspur]], [[Punjab (India)|Punjab, India]]. It is also been known as village of exclusive Johal's (also known as Sardaran Da Bathwala and Jattan Da Bathwala ).<br />
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== History ==<br />
The village was established by ancestors of Johal's and landlord Jatt known as Nathu Shah Johal and later by his three sons.<br />
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== Sports ==<br />
The Johal's are also been famous to taking part in Sports. The foundation '''Youth Sports Club''' was established by [[Member of Parliament]] and [[Actor|Film Actor]] Mr. Vinod Khana in 1997. They are continuously hosting cricket tournaments from past fifteen years and [[Bodybuilding|body building]] competitions in the area. Rather than sports they are also famous in Flok Dance ' Bhangra '. They had several [[gold medal]]s in state level competitions.<br />
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== Famous Sports Personalities ==<br />
* '''Parminder Johal''' (International [[Basketball|Basketball Player]])<br />
* Surinder Johal (National Cricketer)<br />
* Manjinder Johal (National Cricketer)<br />
* Jonny Johal (National Cricketer)<br />
* Gagandeep Johal (National Cricketer)<br />
* Parminder Johal(senior) (National Cricketer)<br />
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== Festivals ==<br />
The Vaisakhi is the most famous among the residents of Bathwala. It is celebrated as the birthday of Khalsa. '''SHARDAI''' and '''GARRAKU''' (pakoras of spiritual Bhang leaves) are famous and popular on the occasion of Vaisakhi. Else than Vaisakhi, '''Holi''' the festival colours and '''Dewali''' the festival of lights are the favorites among the people of Bathwala.<br />
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