KISHTWAR: In
the series of Op Sadbhavana activities to win the hearts and minds of local
people, a cricket tournament is being organised by Rashtriya Rifles Battalion
at Chogan ground, Kishtwar with effect from 07 Mar 2012.
In a cricket frenzy nation like India as expected the tournament is
raking up lot of attention. This cricket
tournament is the Phase-I of Jammu Premier League (Tawi Cup 2012).
The
aim of this tournament is to identify the best team that can represent Kishtwar
District. Sixteen teams from various
corners of Kishtwar District have registered for this tournament. The
Inauguration ceremony was held on a grand scale attended by various luminaries
of Kishtwar town. Commander Sector Rashtriya Rifles declared the
tournament open and also faced a ball from Mr Mohd Hussain Malik, DC Kishtwar
as a symbolic gesture. Commander Sector
Rashtriya Rifles spoke about the importance of games and physical activity
among the youth.
The
build up to the tournament has been exciting with each team asserting their
claim to the trophy. First match between
Puchal Eleven Club and Youth Kishtwar Club was an icing on the cake as they
were an equally balanced and fiercely competitive sides. Winner of this tournament
will take home Rs 25,000/- and a trophy while the runner up team will get Rs
15,000/- and a trophy. In addition to
this there are many individual prizes to be won.
Speaking
on the sidelines of the occasion, the DC Mr Mohd Hussain Malik appreciated the
efforts of the Army and complimented them for taking up such a constructive
project to ensure harmony in the society. Mr Vikrant Chander, Captain of Puchal
Eleven Club also spoke and said he and his team members are buoyant and eagerly
looking forward to the tournament. He
further added that is for the first time that a selection committee will be
intently watching them and deciding the future Kishtwar District team. To
represent their district at the state level is indeed once in a life time
opportunity and many probables are hopeful to even play for the country in the
near future.
The
tournament has been planned with full involvement and co-operation of District
Sports Authority who will also play an important role in selecting the District
Level Team for participating in the Jammu Premier League (Tawi Cup 2012).
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