Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KARGIL, Aug 10: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon and Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa, today attended the closing ceremony of Kargil District Football League-2024 held at Astro Turf Kurbathang, Kargil.
The league was organized by Kargil Football Association with the support of Ladakh Football Association.
In his address at the event, the CEC congratulated the winning team, RLC and the runners-up, Shaheen FC from Saliskote. He emphasised the Hill Council’s ongoing efforts to boost sports infrastructure and provide necessary equipment for deserving athletes be it ice hockey or other sports.
Dr Akhoon encouraged the players to consider sports not just as a game, but as a potential career. He said the youth of Ladakh, both girls and boys, have talent to compete on at international level. He further urged the youth to maintain sportsmanship while playing.
He announced Rs 20,000 for the winning team, Rs 15,000 for the runners-up and Rs 10,000 each for other top two teams through Youth Services and Sports Kargil for the purchase of sports equipment. Dr Akhoon assured continued support from the Hill Council for future initiatives.
MP Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa, also congratulated the winners and runnersup.
He highlighted the hidden talent in Ladakh and called on political, social, and administrative bodies at UT and district levels to help prepare these talented youth for national and international platforms. He mentioned the ongoing construction of a multi-level indoor stadium in Kargil and the establishment of ice hockey rinks at the block level.
The Member of Parliament also emphasised the potential of archery in the region and assured full support in its development.
The ceremony was also graced by the presence of Councillor Baroo-Minjee, Khadim Hussain; Councillor Saliskote, Sajjad Hussain; Former Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Mohd Ali Chandan; Secretary Ladakh Football Association, Tsering Angmo, and representatives from the 121 Infantry Brigade and 31 Punjab Regiment.
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