Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 6: The final matches of inter-college Hockey tournaments (for Men and Women) were played at the University of Kashmir (KU), here today.
In the men’s tournament, Government Degree College Baramulla defeated Government College of Physical Education Ganderbal by 4 goals to 3, whereas in the women’s tournament, the PG team of the KU defeated Government Women’s College Baramulla by 8 goals to 2.
Registrar KU Dr Nisar Ahmed Mir was the chief guest at the closing ceremony, whereas Zahoor Ahmad Wani, SSP ACB, Ghulam Jeelani Dar, Chief Prosecuting Officer, Professor Gowhar Vakil, Director IOT Zakura and Riyaz Ahmad, Senior Prosecuting Officer were special guests who also distributed prizes among the finalists.
Dr Nisar said the University is making every possible effort to put the best sports infrastructure in place for the benefit of the students.
Zahoor Ahmad Wani congratulated all the teams for their participation in the inter-college events. He also appreciated the efforts of Directorate of Physical Education and Sports (DPES) for conducting the events regularly and creating a robust sports culture within and outside the campus, while Coordinator DPES Dr Mussavir Ahmad highlighted the importance of students’ participation in sports activities and emphasised on the participation of women in sports.
The tournaments were organised by DPES under the supervision of Dr Musavir and were coordinated by Harbinder Singh, Hockey coach of the University. Sheikh Adil conducted proceedings of the closing ceremony.
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