Cricket tournament organized by Army in Shopian concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 27: A cricket tournament organized by army in south Kashmir’s Behibagh village of Shopian district concluded today, a defence spokesman said.
The defence spokesman said the tournament was organized to meet the local aspirations of the local youth.
“The tournament stretched over a period of 68 days and saw participation of 87 teams from Karewa region of Kulgam  district and Shopian district.  Besides the participants the tournament also witnessed a large number of spectators, who defied all norms to cheer up their teams,” the spokesman said.
He said the final match was played between Landoora and Mohamandpora teams at Behibagh army camp which was attended by almost 800 locals, 30 civil and military dignitaries which include SSP Kulgam, DC Shopian, DSP Shopian, DSP Kulgam, ASP (Operations) Shopian and IB Officer.
The match was won by Mohamandpora. “The function was presided over by GOC Victor Force Major General Arvind Dutta,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, the General Officer appreciated the efforts of the teams and expressed high gratitude to the locals for making the tournament a grand success.
The closing ceremony concluded by felicitation of teams & players by the General Officer. He also interacted with the locals who expressed their pleasure over the perfect conduct of the tournament.

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