Excelsior Sports Correspondent
URI, Aug 1: Uri Cricket Premier League was instituted by Uri Brigade in 2010 to promote local talent and strengthen the bond between local ‘Awam’, especially the youth and the Army.
The 9th edition of UPL concluded here today.
Around 80 cricket teams drawn from the area participated in the Leage to vie for the top honours. Cricketers from Uri, Boniyar, Nambla, Bijhama, Chulan, Gingle and far flung border areas participated in the
cricket league with great zeal and enthusiasm.
UCC Boniyar and TSC Bijhama reached the finals, which was played today.
Major General Gulab Singh Rawat, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Dagger Division graced the occasion as the chief guest.
The finalists were feliciated by Major General Gulab Singh Rawat, wherein cheques were presented to the winners, runners-up and man of the series. A Rolling Trophy was also presented to the winning team.
A cultural program was organized bythe students of Army Goodwill School, Uri on the occasion.
Addressing the teams and spectators the GOC reaffirmed Army’s commitment in supporting local talent and urged the youth to make use of such opportunities to hone their sporting skills and equip themselves to get selected in the State and National teams. The GOC then interacted with the players, civil administrative officials and the local ‘Awam’ over the high tea.
The players and locals thanked the Army for promoting cricket in the area.
The hghlight of the league was the selection of budding local players, who will be sent to Pune with the support of Aseem Foundation, a Pune based NGO, for further coaching under internationally acclaimed coaches.
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