Jammu and Kashmir: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal inaugurates cricket tournament

The main theme of this tournament is "anti-drug the campaign, a COVI-19 response andsolid waste management” in the area and society. 

On the occasion, the DC interacted with players and urged upon them to vigorouslyparticipate in sports and athletic activities apart from pursuing their academics for theirphysical and mental health. 

The DC appreciated the organizers for organizing such tournaments which will help to keepthe young Generation away from lethal mobile games, drugs, social evils and inculcate thespirit and love among the youth. 

Meanwhile, DC assured the youth that the district administration will provide everypossible support to boost sports activities in the district.

He further said that sportsactivities shall be promoted during the B2V3 program. 

He said COVID-19 SoP shall beobserved in letter and spirit while playing. 

While highlighting the initiatives taken for the development of sports infra in the district, DC said that playgrounds will be developed in every panchayat of the district and said thatthe Nawabagh playground will be made one of the best playgrounds in the district so thatmore games could be organized at this venue.

While assuring the development of the ground, DC said that the boundary wall will bedeveloped around the ground under MGNREGA programme and more facilities will beadded to the ground besides widening of the approach road. 

On the occasion, the inaugural match was played between Mudity City Hunks and SultanWarriors while 64 teams participated in the tournament. 
Among others, District officer Youth Service and Sports Ganderbal, President CricketAssociation Ganderbal, SHO Shadipora, localhost, other sports personalities werepresent.