Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 13: The JK UT PADEL OPEN – Season 1, organized by the Padel Sports Association of Jammu & Kashmir and affiliated with the Padel Association of India, was formally inaugurated today at Champions Arena, Chowadhi, Jammu.
The event was inaugurated by the chief guest, Vikram Randhawa, MLA from Bahu Constituency, in the presence of the guest of honour, Advocate Ishant Gupta, State executive member, BJP J&K.
The organizing committee, led by president Shivang Mahajan, vice president Sahil Bakshi and general secretary Puneet Sharma, informed that the championship is being conducted in three categories.
As many as 48 players are competing in the Men’s Doubles category, 20 players in the Mixed Doubles category and 10 players in the Women’s Doubles category. Participants from various districts across both Jammu and Kashmir provinces are taking part in the tournament.
The final matches of the JK UT PADEL OPEN – Season 1 are scheduled to be held on December 15 and the winners will be declared on the same day.
Addressing the gathering, Vikram Randhawa highlighted the importance of sports in keeping youth motivated and disciplined, while steering them away from social evils such as drug abuse and excessive use of social media.
Meanwhile, the Padel Sports Association of J&K informed that it is currently operating the only padel facility in J&K.
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