Kupwara lifts T20 Winter Cricket Championship title

Kupwara, Jan 11: In a proactive effort to engage the youth in constructive and healthy activities, the District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with the Department of Youth Service and Sports organised the Winter Cricket Championship as a pivotal measure to curb the drug menace in the border district.

This initiative aligned with the larger vision of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, focusing on the holistic development of the nation.

The T-20 Winter Winter Cricket Championship culminated on Thursday with a colorful closing ceremony after the final match of the tournament was played between Ganapora and Kupwara Town at Galizoo Sports Stadium where Kupwara Town emerged as the winner in a thrilling clash.

The final match witnessed the overwhelming participation of youth, cricket lovers, PRIs, and officers of the District Administration giving a festive look to the beautiful Galizoo sports stadium.

While speaking on occasion, DC Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan congratulated the Department of Youth Service and Sports, Kupwara for organizing a successful and very impressive Winter Cricket Championship.

DC thanked the participating teams for their spirit of sportsmanship and enthusiasm during the tournament. She expressed gratitude to PRIs, Officers of district administration, spectators, and public at large for their support and Cooperation in making this event a huge success in Kupwara district. The Deputy Commissioner said on the occasion that the situation of substance abuse is a serious issue all over the country and these vibrant sports platforms are set up to counter this menace.

She said that youth participating in sports are the true ambassadors to overcome this challenge of drug menace.

DC on the occasion added that despite cold weather conditions this Tournament witnessed healthy competition and the sportsmanship spirit of the youth was amazing.

DC further said, “I expect this spirit will continue in future also”. She expressed her gratitude to the media fraternity of Kupwara district for giving wide publicity to this tournament which had a dual purpose of promoting sports culture and countering substance abuse.

DC in presence of Vice Chairman, District Development Council Kupwara, Haji Farooq Mir, and DDC Member Drugmulla, Adv. Amina presented trophies to the winner and runner-up teams. Both the teams were awarded with Trophies, and cash prizes of Rs 50000 and Rs 25,000 respectively.

The final match was attended by ADC Kupwara, Ghulam Nabi Bhat, DYSSO Kupwara, Zahoor Ahmad Bhat and other officers of the district administration.

It is in place to mention here that recognising the critical role, sports play in fostering discipline, teamwork and physical well-being, the Winter Cricket Championship was aimed to channel the energy of the youth into a positive direction and creating a sense of camaraderie among the youth, diverting their attention from the perils of substance abuse.