Excelsior Sports Correspondent
Reasi, July 24: Inter Village Volleyball Tournament (Under-19) organized by Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, Jhangar under the aegis of Force Headquarters, Reasi commenced at Lam.
The village level games are being organised by the unit in close coordination and with support of local village sports bodies and renowned coaches from the Army to tap the local talent for recruitment in the Armed Forces.
Representatives from Regimental Centres of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, The Sikh Light Infantry, The Brigade of Guards, Punjab Regiment and Madras Engineering Group would be present during the conduct of the tournament to identify and select budding players.
Emphatic response to a publicity campaign ensured 12 teams representing respective villages in the event.
The opening ceremony highlighted the local cultural and patriotic themes presented by students of Government Middle School, Saryah in presence of large number of local population, civil and Army dignitaries.
The closing ceremony and finals is scheduled to be held on July 28 wherein senior Army and civil officials will grace the occasion. Prizes will be awarded to all participants including winner, runners-up, best player, best smasher and best blocker.
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