Excelsior Sports Correspondent
PULWAMA, Oct 26: A T-20 knockout cricket tournament organized by Pulwama Police under the Civic Action Programme commenced here today. The opening ceremony was held at the Sports Stadium in Newa Pulwama in which Senior Superintendent of Police, Pulwama Mohd Yousuf, who was accompanied by CO 83Bn (CRPF), SP Headquarters Pulwama, DySP DAR, SHO Police Station Pulwama, Incharge Police Post Newa, and several other esteemed officers from the district.
The tournament will be conducted in knockout format, with eight teams from various areas of the Newa-belt participating. The opening match featured a face-off between United Cricket Club and Hassan Wani Strikers in which United Cricket Club emerged as winners and man of the match award was given to Fuarat Mehraj.
SSP Pulwama appreciated participating teams and other participants for their enthusiastic participation in the tournament and highlighted J&K Police’s dedication in providing young people with platforms for their interests, particularly in sports. Further, he said such events spread positivity in the society, which is much needed in present circumstances.
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