United Plan Cricket Club lifts Trophy
BANDIPORA: Under Bandipora Cricket initiatives, the final of 12-12 cricket tournament was today held at S.K stadium Bandipora.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ur Rehman Rather was chief guest on the occasion while Padmashree Faisal Ali Dar, ADC Umar Shafi Pandit were guest of honour. Besides, Tehsildar and SHO Bandipora were also present.
The final was played between United Cricket Club Plan and Hakeem Cricket Club Kunan and was won by United Cricket Club plan.
Raja Saleem was declared as Man of the Tournament while Adil Zahoor was declared as Man of the Match.
The tournament was organised jointly by Ali’s Sports Academy and Bandipora Youth Federation under Bandipora Cricket Initiative.
The 12-12 cricket tournament held at S.K stadium witnessed participation of 48 teams from across the district.
Speaking on the occasion, DC highlighted the importance of sports for a healthy lifestyle and curbing Drug Menace. He said sports play an active role to keep youth away from drugs besides their physical and mental development.
Rather urged youth to come forward and take part in different sports activities. He also urged them to join hands with the administration in promoting sports infrastructure and eradicate drug addiction.
Padmashree Faisal Ali Dar who is also chairman of Ali’s Sports Academy said that the major goal of the ‘Bandipora Cricket Initiative’ is to promote physical and mental health among youngsters, particularly during the winter season.