Kulgam: The district-level basketball tournament organised by the District Administration Kulgam under the banner of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan concluded on Tuesday with an exciting final at Manzgam, where Block Manzgam emerged as champions.
The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from 14 teams representing different blocks of the district along with four teams from municipal committees, reflecting growing interest among youth in sports and healthy recreational activities.
The title clash was played between Block Manzgam and Block Kund, with Manzgam securing victory after a spirited contest to lift the championship trophy.
The winning team was felicitated by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Shahzad Alam, who congratulated the players for their impressive performance and sportsmanship.
Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the role of sports in channelising the energy of young people towards constructive activities and keeping them away from social evils, particularly drug abuse.
He said sports promote discipline, teamwork, physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, and reiterated the district administration’s commitment to encouraging sporting activities as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
The tournament also served as a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent while spreading the message of a drug-free society through sports and community engagement.
