District Hockey Championship organised

Winning team and dignitaries posing for a group photograph at Shopian on Thursday.
Winning team and dignitaries posing for a group photograph at Shopian on Thursday.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SHOPIAN, Dec 10: Hockey J&K in collaboration with J&K Sports Council organised District Shopian Hockey Championship, here today.
The final match was played between Hockey Club Anantnag and Shopian Hockey Club wherein former defeated the later by 2-0 goals.
The first goal was secured by Abid Hussain by beating the goal keeper in a close range, whereas in second half of the game, it was Rahil Gulzur who secured penalty corner for his team and won the match by 2-0 goals. Man of Match was awarded to Abid Hussain for his outstanding play in the game while Man of the Series was given to Khalid Bashir who secured five goals during the tournament.
RGN Wani, joint secretary Hockey J&K and Syed Talib Hussain, vice president Hockey J&K were the chief guests of the event. Other sports personalities including Hardeep Singh and Khalid Bashi were also present during the event.