Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 4: Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul has said that Government is keen to promote sports culture among youth of the state.
Addressing a large number of sports lovers at Polo Ground here after witnessing the final match of Madr-e-Meharbaan Football Tournament, Speaker said more and more such tournaments would be organized across the State to seek the involvement of youth in these sports activities.
He said that Legislative Assembly has constituted a Sports Committee for promotion of sports activities in the State adding that the Committee will be headed by MLA Budgam Aga Syed Rohullah Mehdi.
The tournament was organised by Kashmir Sports Srinagar in collaboration with the J&K Bank Limited. About 20 teams of the Valley participated in month long tournament. The Final match was played today between Nishat Football Club and Safdar Football Pandrathan.
District Development Commissioner, Farooq Ahmad Shah was guest of honour on the closing ceremony of the match.
On the occasion, Speaker distributed trophies, mementos and merit certificated among the players and officials of various departments.
Earlier, the Organising Secretary Ghulam Rasool gave resume of the tournament. He appreciated the efforts of various departments who extended their whole hearted support to make this tournament a grand success.
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