Sports & Allied News
Udhampur Sept 28 :
Highlighting the prosperity, bonhomie and harmony among the local populace and the Indian Army, a Kabaddi tournament was conducted at village Balmatkote by the Army from 26 to 28 September 2018. The event was part of the Army’s efforts to promote positive youth development through sports and provide a platform to showcase their talent.
A total of 10 teams from various villages of far flung and remote areas of Rajouri District participated in the tournament on league cum knock-out basis. Badar Kararas team was eventually adjudged the champion team after beating Chandi Ceetah team in a competitive and keenly contested match. The event witnessed an over whelming response both in terms of participation and spectators. Over 250 locals from a number of villages in Rajouri, turned up to witness the final match, which was a heartening fight for such a remote area of the state and symbolises love for sports as also the feeling of bonhomie amongst the locals.
All the participating team members displayed excellent sportsman spirit during the conduct of the tournament.
The Sarpanch and elders of the villages in Rajouri were forth coming in expressing their gratitude towards the Army in its endeavours to motivate the youth of the region and bring in bonhomie.
