Tsaraligund, May 18 (KNS): In continuation with the 'Awaam' oriented friendly activities Army under the aegis of Chinar Corps renovated the Cricket Stadium at Tsaraligund and dedicated the same to the youth of Tral and Awantipora in an inaugural ceremony.
According to the defence statement issued to KNS, as part of the project, a number of works have been executed which included levelling of cricket ground, construction of a new cricket pitch, renovation of existing shed and store room, construction of 2 x changing rooms and a Toilet and provision of a hand pump, pitch roller, score board, pitch mat, cricket kits etc. All the assets were handed over to the management committee of the stadium.
In order to mark the occasion, finals of Shah-e-Hamdan Cricket Tournament-II was also played between Bright Sports, Pampur Vs Panthers Cricket Club, Tahab in which Bright Sports, Pampur won by 56 runs.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Sheikh Muhammad Asim of Bright Sports, Pampur was declared as Man of the Match and also declared as Man of the Series on the occasion. Both the teams played spectacular cricket and showed true sportsman spirit.
Maj Gen Ashok Narula, GOC Victor Force graced the occasion and gave away the prizes in the closing ceremony of the tournament.
The Champion Trophy and a cash award were presented to the winning and runners up teams.
The event was a step towards nurturing sporting talent and providing platform to the youth to hone on their sporting skills. (KNS)