Excelsior Sports Correspondent
VIJAYPUR, June 13: Former Minister and National Conference State Secretary, Surjeet Singh Slathia today exhorted youth to fine-tune their capabilities and make mark in national and international sports events.
“We don’t lack talent, as our youngsters are second to none and provided opportunities, coaching and avenues the day is not far when they will be wearing blues and making Jammu and Kashmir proud”, Mr Slathia at the prize giving ceremony at the conclusion of Baba Hasal Devji Tournament, held at Gurah Slathia in Vijaypur Assembly Constituency on the theme ‘Say no to drugs, Yes to sports’.
The former Minister said the holding of such cricket tournaments will help in identifying talent, so as to polish and prepare them for bigger events.
He complimented the organisers for taking a lead setting a trend for others to emulate. He said youth energies had to be channelized in proper direction and sports is the best medium to do so.
Mr Slathia appreciated the enthusiasm among the budding cricketers and said that over month long competitions will place them in good stead to face the competitive world with vigour and confidence.
In the under-14 women finals, Gurah Warrior scored 61 runs and defeated Gurah Fighters by five runs. Neemami Slathia was declared player of the match and Kashish Slathia as player of the series.
In under 16 boys segment, Gurah Mandi scored 59 runs and defeated Andrar Mandi Cricket Club by 11 runs.
The organizers Pankaj Slathia, Noni Slathia, Ballu Slathia, Jaggu Slathia and Pintu Slathia introduced the teams to the chief guest on the occasion.
Sarpanch Jatinder Singh was present on the occasion.
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