Srinagar: The 10th Inter Zonal National Softball Championship (Men & Women) commenced with great enthusiasm today at the historic Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. The championship was formally inaugurated by Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), Member Legislative Assembly, who attended the event as the Chief Guest.
Organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Softball Association in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council and under the aegis of the Softball Association of India, the championship will feature top-tier competition over the next three days. The event is scheduled to conclude on April 16, 2025.
Athletes from across the country have arrived in Srinagar to participate in the national-level event. The J&K Sports Council, in partnership with the Softball Association, has made comprehensive arrangements for the comfort and convenience of the visiting players and officials.
In his address, Nazir Ahmad Khan welcomed the participating teams and extended his best wishes for the championship. He expressed pride in Jammu and Kashmir emerging as a preferred destination for national sports events and camps. “The newly elected government is committed to strengthening sports infrastructure and supporting such national events in a more improvised manner,” he stated.
The opening ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including Dr. Praveen Anaokar, Secretary General of the Softball Association of India, along with other office bearers and representatives of member units of the SBAI.
The championship, sponsored by the J&K Sports Council, promises an exciting display of athleticism and sportsmanship, marking another milestone in the growing sports culture of the Union Territory.
