Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KATHUA, Feb 23: 9th Police Martyrs Memorial T-20 Cricket Championship 2019-20 was inaugurated today in an impressive and colourful function at Sports Stadium, here.
Dilbag Singh, Director General of Police J&K was the chief guest on the occasion, who inaugurated the Championship in presence of Mukesh Singh, IGP Jammu Zone; Bhimsen Tuti, DIG Ramban Doda Range; Shailendra Mishra, SSP Kathua and Additional SP Kathua, Ramnish Gupta, besides officers of Civil and Police Administration and members of Shaheed Welfare Committee.
Shailendra Mishra, SSP Kathua in his welcome address welcomed all the dignitaries and the spectators for making the inauguration a mega event.
SSP Kathua also briefed chronology of the championship since its beginning in the year 2010.
Ravinder Salathia, Chairman Shaheed Welfare Committee expressed gratitude to the chief guest, Kathua Police and sponsors for their contribution in organizing the event.
DGP alongwith other dignitaries paid rich tributes to Police Martyrs and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir Police will not forget the sacrifices of martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
He further added that Police will continue its efforts to promote sports to channelize energy of youth in positive direction and build better society.
The event was started with colorful and mesmerizing cultural activities presented by students of little Angel’s Higher Secondary School Kathua, Springdale Higher Secondary School Kathua, Kids Heaven Convent Higher Secondary School Kathua, Learning Temple High School Kathua and Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Kathua.
A total of 16 teams are participating in the championship.
“The tournament will be held on league basis up to the last eight stage, and thereafter on knockout basis,” the organisers said.
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