Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNS): Rafiabad Football Tournament organized by Rafiabad Civil Society and Rafiabad Army under the aegis of Headquarters 7 Sector Rashtriya Rifles concluded on 25 Dec 2018 at Dangiwacha, Rafiabad.
The Tournament received an overwhelming response of over 16 teams from Dangiwacha Tehsil and nearby regions of Rafiabad.
The zeal and sportsmanship displayed by all the contesting teams was testimony of the rich sporting culture and high standards of skills of youth of Kashmir.
In a colourful event, the final match was played between the teams from Dangiwacha (Higher Secondary School) and Wangam (Sayad Jafar Sports) wherein both teams showcased their immense talent by displaying their exceptional skills which kept the spectators glued to their seats.
The team from Dangiwcha Higher Secondary School being a notch better than their competitors emerged victorious. The winner and runner up teams were duly felicitated with cash prize of Rs 20,000/- and Rs 10,000/- respectively by Commanding Officer 32 Rashtriya Rifles.
The event was attended by Government officials and newly elected Sarpanchs of the area and large number of youth and locals from Rafiabad region. Speaking on the occasion Commanding Officer 32 Rashtriya Rifles complimented all the participants for their immense talent and also expressed his gratitude to the members of Rafiabad civil society for their invaluable contribution in organising the week long tournament.
He exhorted, the youth to nurture their skills further by constructively engaging themselves in sports/ games/ cultural activities.
He further said that Rajwar Army will always endeavor to continuously organise and promote such competitions for other sports also so that children and youth of the region can showcase their exceptional talent. (KNS)