Army Organizes ‘Wular Run 2020’ in Bandipora

Bandipora November 08:(KNS) Indian Army has been at the forefront in its efforts to promote peace and normalcy in the Valley. With an aim to rejuvenate and boost the sports culture of Kashmir, ‘Wular Run 2020’ was organised by Paribal Tekri Rashtriya Rifles Battalion of Watlab Sector on Sunday.

The event comprised of Wular Run in two different categories i.e. 10 Km Run for Boys and Mini Run for Girls. The event commenced with the Wular Run for boys, which was flagged off by Commander Watlab Sector from Paribal Tekri, Bandipora. Donning Red & White T-shirt with hues of the tricolor, total of 335 youths from 31 villages of Bandipora and Baramulla districts participated in the event. Mr Bashir Ahmed Ganie of Khaiyar village, stood first in the closely competed run in the ‘Boys’ Category, Miss Bisma Noor of Watpura village stood first in ‘Girls’ Category. The run comprised of running over undulating road surface with finish point at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Bandipora. Closing ceremony at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium also witnessed a healthy participation of elders, children and teenagers.

The participants who achieved 1st, 2nd & 3rd position in both events were given cash prizes and first 20 participants in both events were given consolation prices and balance all participants were given ‘Certificate of Participation’ along with Medals. After distribution of prizes, Commander Watlab Sector addressed and congratulated all the participants and the spectators for their sportsmanship and natural talent exhibited during the event. Mr Syed Shafat Qazmi, Social Activist, on behalf of local populace, whole heartedly applauded this joint effort and expressed their gratitude towards Indian Army for organising such an event with due adherence to social distancing norms and COVID-19 guidelines. (KNS) 

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