Pulwama: The highly anticipated T-20 Knockout Cricket Tournament organized by Pulwama Police under the Civic Action Programme, commenced today with great enthusiasm and fervor. The opening ceremony was held at the Sports Stadium in Newa Pulwama, setting the stage for an exciting sporting event.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of SSP Pulwama Mohd Yousif-JKPS, who was accompanied by Co 183BN (CRPF), SP Hrqs Pulwama, DySP DAR, SHO PS Pulwama, Incharge PP Newa, and several other esteemed officers from the district.
The tournament will be conducted in knockout format, with eight teams from various areas of the Newa-belt participating. The opening match featured a face-off between United Cricket Club and Hassanwani Strikers. The United Cricket Club emerged as winners and Man of the match award was given to Fuarat Mehraj.
SSP Pulwama in his address congratulated the participating teams and other participants for their enthusiastic participation in the tournament and highlighted J&K Police’s dedication in providing young people with platforms for their interests, particularly in sports. He intended the youth of district Pulwama to stay away from social crimes, violence, drugs, etc. and advised them to make use of their energy in positive direction. “Such events spread positivity in the society, which is much needed in present circumstances,” he said.