Excelsior Sports Correspondent
REASI, Dec 12: Pir Panjal Knights Premier League Championship (PPKPL) got underway after a colourful opening ceremony at Zorawar Singh Stadium, here today.
Major General Vijay Singh, General Officer Commanding, Uniform Force, Shabir Ahmed Bhatt, DC Reasi and Swaran Singh Chib, DYSSO, Reasi jointly welcomed the teams from other districts of Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Rajouri, Poonch and Akhnoor in presence of large gathering of Indian Army, Civil Administration and locals.
The young girls from the kho-kho teams of Malothi and Romeo Ravens released the pigeons as the symbolic gesture of peace and prosperity and colored balloons with posters to welcome the second phase of the mega sports festival.
On the first day, the Team Malothi and Romeo Ravens played the Kho-Kho match which was won by Team Malothi by scoring 8 points. Second Kho-Kho match was played between Team Doda and Poonch Eves which was won by Poonch Eves by scoring 10 points. Miss Farya Parvez was adjudged the best player of the day respectively for her outstanding performances.
In cricket, Asif Bhatt smashed quick 31 runs stand as Romeo Rockets spanked New Saraj Doda by 9 wickets.
The speedsters led by Imran Fazal bowled with authority and did not allow the New Saraj Doda to build partnerships. However, seasoned campaigner Arif put up some resistance with 17 runs off 21 balls for the New Saraj.
The umpires, referees and scores did a remarkable job by ensuring fair play during the conduct of matches.
The Pir Panjal Knight Premier League is providing great entertainment to spectators and at the time boosting the morale of the players.
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