National Softball Blitz: 3 day action kicks off at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 14: The 10th Inter Zonal National Softball Championship (Men & Women) officially began at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Monday, with Member Legislative Assembly Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi) inaugurating the event as the Chief Guest.

As per a statement issued, in all, two athletes across the country are taking part in the championship. All the arrangements for the visiting players and officials have been arranged by J&K Sports Council and J&K Softball Association.

The championship is being organised by J&K Softball Association in collaboration with J&K Sports Council under the aegis of Softball Association of India. The championship will continue for 3 days and will witness the tremendous competition at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar. The championship will conclude on the 16th of April, 2025.

The chief guest in his speech welcomed the participating teams and wished them well for the competition. He expressed hope that all the players will enjoy the stay in Srinagar. Today, J&K is being considered as one of the favourite venues for national camps and championships, and the newly elected government is committed to taking it forward in a more improvised manner.

At the inaugural ceremony, prominent personalities were present, which included Dr Praveen Anaokar, Secretary General of the Softball Association of India, and other office bearers & member units of the SBAI. The championship is being sponsored by J&K Sports Council.