Excelsior Sports Correspondent
DRASS, Feb 20: Army’s 8 Mountain Division in collaboration with an NGO, Himalayan Sports and Cultural Development Organisation conducted Ice Hockey Championship 2016 at Goshan, here.
The sports event was conducted as part of ongoing ‘Operation Sadbhavna’. A total of six local teams took part in the championship. The final match was played between ITBP and Kargil team. ITBP emerged as the champions in the tournament.
On the valedictory function, the chief guest, GOC 8 Mountain Division felicitated the players with trophies and medals along with cash awards to winners and runners-up teams and awarded the Ice Hockey Championship 2016 Trophy to ITBP.
While speaking on the occasion, the chief guest assured the players and the local populace that all efforts will be made by Army to popularize adventure sports in the area and also to improve its infrastructure.
This tournament is organized by Army annually to inculcate sportsmanship, camaraderie and team spirit amongst the youth of the region and over the years has witnessed increased enthusiasm and participation amongst the local population. The event concluded with local populace conveying their gratitude towards the organization.
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