Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 10: Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) is organizing Inter Battalion Sports Tournament here from June 12. The five day long tournament would have varied disciplines to be played at different venues in the summer capital, in which more than 1200 sports personnel participated.
This was disclosed by IGP (IR) Kashmir, Sunil Kumar while addressing a press conference at Armed Headquarters, here today.
He said to mark the celebrations of Raising Day of JKP observing every year on June 12, Inter Battalion Sports Tournament is being organized by J&K Armed Police from June 12 to 16. The organizing committee of the tournament is being headed by ADGP Armed, SM Sahai.
Sunil added that main aim of organizing this event is to promote sports culture in the State and within the organization. Through this event we also identify talented sports persons for their absorption in Central Sports team of JKP. This tournament also helps to identify the talent that represents J&K Armed Police in Inter Zonal Sports Meet is also done via this sports event, he stated.
He disclosed that opening ceremony of the event will take place at Bakshi Stadium on June 12. Director General of Police, K Rajendra Kumar will be the chief guest on the occasion.
During the 5-day-long tournament, 17 types of sports will be played. Among these 4 sports events will be for GO’s and 13 for other ranks. The games to be played by both men and women during the tournament include Basketball, Volleyball, Tug of War, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Handball, Shooting, Kabaddi, Discuss throw, Shot-put, Hammer throw, Javelin throw and Athletic track events of 100 mtr, 200 mtr, 400 mtr, 800 mtr, 1500 mtr, 5000 mtr and 4 X 100 mtr relay.
However, Judo, Hockey, Football, Long and High jump and 12 km Marathon as track event will be held only for men while as Archery will only witness participation of women sports personnel.
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