Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 21: Sports plays a vital role in character building, besides leading to a healthy and disciplined life. Minister of State for Transport and Sports said this during the prize distribution ceremony of martyr Thakur Dass Memorial Cricket Tournament organized by CCDU PHE Department in collaboration with Sports Club Akhnoor at Boys Higher Secondary School Akhnoor.
A total of 10 teams participated in the tournament including teams from Akhnoor, Khour and Jammu.
The winning team of the tournament was awarded with Rs 51,000 and runners-up Rs 25000 as cash prize.
Simula Cricket Club defeated Khour Cricket Club in the final match.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that sports not only leads to better health but also builds character, promotes team spirit among the youth and guides them towards a disciplined life.
The Minister said that there is a need to put up collective efforts on the part of government, senior players, parents, teachers and sports organizations to enhance the sports scenario in the state.
The Minister appreciated Rajiv Sharma MLA Akhnoor for organizing the tournament with an objective of providing an opportunity to the youth to get associated with the sports.
State President BJP Sat Sharma, MLA Akhnoor Rajiv sharma, MLA Khour Krishan Bhagat, MLA Jeevan Lal, MLA Shakti Parihar, MLA Neelam Langeh, Mahant Rameshwar Dass and Commissioner Secretary PHE M. Raju were present on the occasion.
Rajiv Sharma conducted the proceedings for the prizes distribution ceremony.
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