Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 13: It was first time in Kashmir that Ambassador of any Country has honoured J&K Football players during a final match. The Tajikistan ambassador who is on his visit to Srinagar, at a well attended sports function organized by the Kashmir Society in collaboration with Jammu Kashmir Football Association honoured winners Lions Team of Nishat, who defeated Tigers Team in the final match of Shah-e-Hamdan Football Tournament.
8 teams participated in this tournament which had started on May 20, 2014 and concluded on June 12, 2014.
Chairman of Kashmir Society, Khwaja Farooq Renzushah and office bearers of Jammu Kashmir Football Assciation were present on the occasion.
While speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Tajikistan, Syed Beg Saidov said that football is the most popular game in Tajikistan and he will ensure that their football team will visit Kashmir and play with such talented players. He was impressed by the performance of the players.
The chairman of Kashmir Society Khwaja Renzushah said Kashmir is full of talent whether it’s the field of science, art, education or sports people of Kashmir have proved their metal.
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