Srinagar, 07 Nov (KNS) : In a vibrant celebration of sporting excellence and patriotic fervour, the Chinar Corps's Counter Insurgency Force (Kilo) successfully conducted, the First edition of General Bipin Rawat Memorial Football Premier League – 2025, in honour of General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, an enduring symbol of leadership, courage and National pride.

The premier league was organised with the noble objective of instilling sportsmanship and discipline amongst the youth of the Kashmir through the unifying spirit of sports. The tournament brought together four top-tier teams representing Kupwara, Baramulla, Sharifabad and Awantipora, each showcasing exceptional footballing skills and teamwork throughout the competition.

The grand finale, held on 07 November 2025 at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Bandipora, witnessed an electrifying contest between BISMA FC and DAR FC with BISMA FC emerging victorious.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelA spirited and enthusiastic audience of over 500 filled the stands, transforming the venue into a cauldron of energy, emotion and unity.

Throughout the course of the league, players exhibited extraordinary zeal and camaraderie, reflecting the values that General Bipin Rawat himself epitomised. The overwhelming participation and enthusiastic turnout reaffirmed Bandipora’s reputation as the cradle of sports in the Kashmir Valley, underscoring the region’s growing enthusiasm for football as a medium of youth empowerment and social awakening towards sports.

The first edition of the General Bipin Rawat Memorial Football Premier League served as a bridge of goodwill and mutual respect between the Indian Army and the local populace, further strengthening the bond of trust and cooperation.(KNS)