Excelsior Sports Correspondent
BANDIPORA, Aug 2: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad inaugurated the Wular Cup Cricket Tournament at SK Sports Stadium, here today. The event is being organised by Nishat Cricket Club in collaboration with J&K Sports Council.
Dr Owais said that such events provide a platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills and nurture their passion for the sport. He encouraged the participants to imbibe the values of sportsmanship and fair play throughout the tournament.
As many as 64 teams across the district are participating in the knockout basis event. Organisers on the occasion said that the event will be a grand celebration of cricket, attracting sports enthusiasts, supporters, and well-wishers from all walks of life.
He also made the youth aware about ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan,’. He informed that the campaign aims at creating a drug-free India. The Deputy Commissioner urged youth to actively participate in the movement, emphasizing that collective efforts are essential to build a healthier and drug-free Bandipora .
Joint Director, Planning, Bandipora, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Tehsildar Bandipora Sheikh Tariq, and other prominent sports enthusiasts were present.
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