Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 19: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today presided over the concluding ceremony of Srinagar Carrom Championship 2023-24 at Indoor Sports Complex, here.
The Championship which began on July 18 was organized by J&K Carrom Association in association with District Srinagar Carrom Association and in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council under the banner of My Youth My Pride.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar said involving a unique combination of strategic thinking and physical fitness, carrom remains one of the most popular sporting and recreational activities and is indeed an important part of our culture.
During the two-day event as many as 74 matches were played between Cadets, Sub-Juniors, Juniors and Senior category in both Boys and Girls, Men and Women respectively. Around 185 players from different Schools, Colleges and Clubs took part in the event from all over the District Srinagar.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner felicitated the participants including winners of the Carrom Championship with Medals and Trophies among.
Among others, the concluding ceremony was attended by Manager SK-Indoor Sports Complex, President, J&K Carrom Association, other concerned officers and parents of the participant players.