Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 6: J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today inaugurated 2nd World Mix Boxing Championship 2023 at SK Indoor Sports Stadium, here today.
The championship is being organized by Indian Mix Boxing Federation. Member Haj Committee of India and DDC Member Engineer Aijaz Hussain was guest of honor on the occasion.
The grand inaugural function included customary performance by a professional band & the folk music. Teams from many countries are participating in the event.
After the inaugural function, Dr Andrabi addressed the young players. She congratulated the participants and thanked the Indian Mix Boxing Federation for choosing Srinagar for this prestigious championship.
“Jammu & Kashmir is the ideal place for international events now. We are now free from day to day disruptions and peace has opened arenas of possibility for our youth. Khelo India has boosted the sports sector here and the LG administration has created world class sports infrastructure for local youth,” Dr Andrabi said.
With such international level events happening here, our sports standards will automatically get a boost, said Dr Darakhshan. She interacted with the players from different teams and enquired about the facilities accorded to them.
Dr Andrabi hailed the efforts of the management and organizers for creating satisfactory facilities for the sports persons participating in the Championship.
Engineer Aijaz Hussain also addressed the young players and wished them a great sporting time in the paradise on earth.
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