Bandipora 28 October : One month long Mega Sports event “Kashmir Youth Sports Festival-2020” organized by District Police Bandipora concluded with colourful closing ceremony held at Indoor stadium Shadipora Sumbal Bandipora.
DGP J&K Sh.Dilbagh Singh –IPS was the Chief Guest on the closing
ceremony. Brig. 3 sector Maheshwar Singh, DDC Bandipora Sh Owais Ahmad-IAS, SSP Bandipora Sh Rahul
Malik-IPS, senior officers of Police, Army , CRPF and sports lovers were also present on the occasion.
Total 228 Teams from different Districts of Kashmir zone participated in four different categories/Games Viz Volleyball, Football, Kabaddi and Tennis Cricket involving more than 4000 players.
The Kashmir Youth Sports Festival was formally inaugurated on 30 September 2020 at S.K Stadium Bandipora.
The matches were played during day time and during night in flood
lights as well on knockout basis.
Colorful cultural programme and solo song & dance performances were some highlights of closing ceremony.
DGP J&K while addressing on occasion said that, “Our
consistent motto has been to provide the best facilities and a world
class experience to youth and sports lovers who want to showcase their talent. Wholehearted participation of the youth, in this event exemplifies the sentiment of public for peace and prosperity in the Valley. He appreciated Bandipora police for organizing such events and sports festival.
Later on a prize distribution ceremony was held in which Winners& Runners-up along with best players were awarded with trophies and Team kits.
DGP J&K also awarded on spot cash prizes for all players and performers.