Delta Force organizes Cricket Tournament at Sartingal

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 4: Rashtriya Rifles Battalion Bhadarwah under Delta Force organized a Cricket Tournament for the youth at Sartingal, Bhadarwah, under the Sadbhavana initiative in remembrance of Martyr Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra, Sena Medal.
The event commenced on February 27, 2016 and the final match was played, today.
Considering the popularity of cricket among the youth, Delta Force took an initiative to organize a Cricket Tournament for the youth in Sartingal (Bhadarwah) to encourage sports activities as well as to provide an opportunity to youth of the area to show their sporting talent.
Total 16 teams from nearby villages of Sartingal and Bhadarwah participated in the tournament. The final match was played between Masood A Cricket Club, Bhadarwah and Youth A Cricket Club, Bhadarwah. Youth A Cricket Club Bhadarwah won by one run in a thrilling contest.  The winners and the runners-up teams were felicitated with trophies and medals.  Man of the series, man of the match, best batsman and best bowler were also awarded with medals.
Mohd Anwar Banday, SDM Bhadarwah was the chief Guest for the closing ceremony of the tournament.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Banday lauded the efforts of Martyr Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, who by making the supreme sacrifice has made the Indian Army and people of J&K proud, adding that conducting such sports activities in remembrance of the brave heart soldier will be a great inspiration for the youth and students.

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