J&K Police Sports Festival concludes in Sopore

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Sept 29: The J&K Police Sports Festival 2026-27, organised by Sopore Police under the Civic Action Programme (CAP), concluded with a grand finale at Khushal Sports Stadium here today, marking the culmination of nearly 20 days of sporting activities across Police District Sopore.

Around 1,500 sportspersons, including men and women, participated in eight disciplines—Cricket, Volleyball, Handball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Cycling and Athletics—providing youngsters an opportunity to showcase their talent.

In the Volleyball final, Dooru Volleyball Club defeated Seelu Volleyball Club to lift the title, while Lala XI Sopore won the Cricket final, defeating Wonder Boys Panzalla.

The grand finale was attended by the Principal, Government Degree College for Women Sopore, Principals of Higher Secondary Schools, heads of private educational institutions, ZEO Sopore, representatives of civil society and sports forums, besides officers from Police and Civil Administration.

SSP Sopore Iftikhar Talib said the initiative aimed at providing youth meaningful platforms to showcase their talent, encouraging sports participation and channelising their energy towards positive activities. He said sports promote fitness, discipline, teamwork, confidence and healthy competition.