Excelsior Sports Correspondent
Kishtwar, May 31: In the first Edition of the two-day Inter-District UT Level Futsal Tournament organized by District Administration Kishtwar in collaboration with the District Youth Services & Sports Office (DYSSO) concluded here at Futsal Astro Turf of Government Degree College (GDC), here today.
A total of 10 teams from various districts across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir participated in the tournament. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav and SSP Kishtwar Abdul Qayoom were the main dignitaries on the closing ceremony. Other notable attendees included DIO Kishtwar Dr Kuldeep Kumar, DYSSO Kishtwar Jaffer Hussain Sheikh, Convener of the Futsal Tournament Bharti Sehrawat, staff of the DYSSO office Kishtwar, team players, and numerous Futsal enthusiasts.
The tournament’s final match featured an exhilarating contest between Kathua FC and Anantnag FC, with Kathua FC securing a decisive 7-3 victory. Deputy Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav, along with SSP Abdul Qayoom and other officials, presented the trophies and prize money. The winning team, Kathua FC, received a prize of Rs 25,000, while the runner-up, Anantnag FC, was awarded Rs 12,000 in addition to trophies.
Dr Yadav congratulated all the teams and organizers for making the league a grand success. He emphasized the unique advantage pleasant climate at Kishtwar offers, for hosting National Football Tournaments in summers.
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