Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 30: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat declared open the month-long State level mega Football Tournament at TRC Synthetic Turf Football Stadium here today in a glittering opening ceremony which was attended by galaxy of sports lovers.
For the first time, such prestigious tournament has been organized by the Department of Health & Medical Education in collaboration with the State Sports Council and J&K Football Association under the slogan “Play for Health” (Khelo Sehat Ke Liye) with an objective to involve College students from both the divisions of the State in this popular game.
The inaugural match was played between Amar Singh College and S.P. College. To encourage the players, the Minister himself participated in the opening game as a player that enthralled the audience in the pavilions.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that sports play a vital role in the harmonious development of the youth, adding the sports and games are as important as education. He said that the Government has given priority to this sector and has taken various steps for the promotion of Sports activities in the State.
Mr. Bali said that the initiative will provide an opportunity to the budding players to showcase their talent which will help them to make their way at the national and inter-national level.
Earlier, the Minister was introduced with the organizers, players and sports staff.
Earlier, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Rather, Project Director, J&K AIDS Control Society, who is also Nodal Officer of the tournament presented welcome address.
The winner team of the tournament will be honored with cash awards of Rs. 1.50 lakh and trophies, while the runners-up and third place team will get 1 lakh and Rs. 50,000 respectively.
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