2nd edition CRPF Football Cup 2025 kicks off in Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 29: The 2nd edition of the CRPF Football Cup 2025 began on Friday at the Synthetic Football Turf TRC Srinagar, bringing together 16 teams from Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal in a week-long knockout tournament aimed at promoting youth engagement and sportsmanship.

As per a statement issued, the football extravaganza was officially kicked off by Pawan Kumar Sharma, IG Srinagar Sector, amidst the presence of esteemed dignitaries and enthusiastic participants.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Nuzhut Gul, Secretary of the JK Sports Council; Dinesh Singh, DIG Operations; HS Kales, DIG P&A; and Shri Vivek Bhandral, DIG Group Centre Srinagar, along with commandants and senior officers of the Srinagar Sector. The event marked a significant step in fostering a strong bond between CRPF and the youth of Kashmir through the medium of football.

Addressing the gathering, IG Pawan Kumar Sharma highlighted that the 2nd Edition of the CRPF Football Cup 2025 is being organised on National Sports Day, which marks the birth anniversary of the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as the greatest field

hockey player of all time. He said that in the 2nd Edition CRPF Football Cup 2025, an opportunity has been provided to U-23 players to showcase their talent.

8 teams from Srinagar, 4 teams from Budgam and 4 teams from Ganderbal will compete in a knockout format over the next week, culminating in the finals on September 4, 2025.