Srinagar: As a mark of honour and part of commemorating the sacrifices of Police martyrs, Police in Ganderbal kickstarted the “Martyrs Premier League Volleyball Tournament” at DPL Ganderbal. Besides, the “Kabaddi Championship” was also organised at Salsabeel Educational Institute Humhama in Budgam.
In Ganderbal, the tournament was inaugurated by ASP Ganderbal Feroz Yeyha and was accompanied by DySP DAR Ganderbal Muzaffar Jan. Besides, Principal Govt Girls HSS Ganderbal Zahoor Ahmad Peer and District Treasury Officer Dr Sarir graced the occasion as Guests of honour. Other senior officers of the Police and Civil Departments were also present on the said occasion.
While addressing participants, ASP Ganderbal appreciated all the teams for taking part in the sports event and also stressed the youth of the District to allow their minds to explore their own thoughts and imagination through the medium of sports. Sixteen teams of different Institutions of District Ganderbal will be participating in the tournament.
The inaugural match was played between Dream Land Hr. Sec. School Ganderbal Vs Qamariya Model School Ganderbal, which was won by Dream Land Hr. Sec. School by 2:0.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Police is organising different sports, cultural and educational events like Volleyball, Cricket, essay competition, cultural programmes, marathon and other co-curricular activities across the district and will culminate on 31st October 2022.
In Budgam, Police organised a Kabaddi Championship at Salsabeel Educational Institute Humhama in Budgam. 4 teams participated in the championship namely Green Falcons (Salsabeel Educational Institute Humhama), Yellow (Night Angle), Blue (Hawks) and Red (Robins).
The final match of the championship was played between Green Falcons (Salsabeel Educational Institute Humhama Budgam) and Red (Robins) in which Green Falcons (Salsabeel Educational Institute Humhama) emerged as winners by 7 points.
Lines Officer DPL Budgam Ghulam Mohamad presented the trophies to the winning team and runners-up besides, and refreshment was provided to all participating players. It is pertinent to mention that the week-long sports festival of District Police Budgam is being observed in remembrance of the Police Martyrs.
