Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, July 3: Army in Naushera sector conducted a knockout Volleyball Tournament for local teams at Lam, Naushera, in which Rumlidhara team emerged as winner by defeating Kalal team in the summit clash, today.
The tournament, which commenced on June 27, under arrangement of Lam Battalion as part of Jhangar Day Celebrations, witnessed active participation with eight local teams competing for the title from Lam, Laroka, Qila Darhal, Rumlidhara, Jhangar, Kalsiyan and Kalal villages.
Jhangar Day is being celebrated every year in July to commemorate the brave hearts led by Brigadier Mohammad Usman, who laid down their lives in the 1947-48 war with Pakistan.
Commemorating the spirit of sacrifice, Army Commander and SDM Naushera laid wreaths at the memorial of Shahid Pritam Singh of Lam before beginning of the final match.
In a closely contested final held amid boisterous cheering by the spectators, Rumlidhara team defeated Kalal team.
On the valedictory function, Army Commander awarded the winner and runners-up teams and complimented them on a very high standard of sportsmanship and game display.
He also awarded certificates to players from the others teams.
Speaking on the occasion, Commander, Army expressed that the tournament was organized to provide exposure to local teams and promote sportsmanship. He also announced that the Lam Battalion would shortly organize the Shahid Tika Bahadur Sports Coaching Camp from July 7 at Lam to scout for talent and benefit the youth of the area.
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