![Players of the opening match of deaf and dumb cricket tournament posing along with the chief guest and other dignitaries in Srinagar. Players of the opening match of deaf and dumb cricket tournament posing along with the chief guest and other dignitaries in Srinagar.](https://cdndailyexcelsior.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/page10-3-10.jpg)
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Secretary J&K State Sports Council, Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary today inaugurated a cricket tournament for deaf and dumb sportspersons organized by J&K State Sports Council in collaboration with J&K deaf and dumb association.
The tournament started at Polo ground Srinagar in which 5 teams from 5 districts including Jammu, Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam are participating.
Chowdhary while inaugurating the tournament said, “the tournament will encourage others towards the sports and bring more into the field.”
He further said, “Our players have potential to compete at National and International levels for which sports council will be at the forefront in promoting the raw talent and providing them with a platform to excel,” said Dr Chowdhary.
Chief Sports Officer, SO (K) and other officials of the Sports Council were present on the occasion.