KULGAM, MARCH, 26:(KNS) The Deputy Commissioner Kulgam , Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat today on Saturday inaugurated T-10 inter-school cricket tournament here at Kulgam Cricket Stadium to promote sport spirit in the District and give young and promising talents an opportunity to come together for the cause of sports.
The tournament was organized by District Administration Kulgam in Collaboration with Information and Public Relations Department kulgam and District Youth Services Department kulgam .
Speaking on the occasion, the DC shared how cricket had been his passion since his childhood days, and exhorted the youth to take part in sports to beat stress and enhance physical and mental fitness.
The DC said that the sport has a positive and constructive role in our social and psychological development besides such events enabling youth to engage in positive pursuits.
The motive behind to organize the tournament is to connect with youth community and to spread awareness against substance abuse.
A total of 08 teams from various Higher Secondary Schools of Kulgam will participate in this T-10 Knock-out tournament.
The inaugural match of the tournament was played between HSS Nihama and HSS Bugam which was won by team of Higher secondary School Bugam. (KNS)