Srinagar, Sep 20 (KNS): Three day long water sports festival Jashn-E-Dal and Shikara Race – 2017 organised by J&K Police concluded today at world famous Dal Lake, Srinagar. Syed Mohd. Altaf Bukhari, Minister for Education, J&K was the chief guest, who distributed the prizes among the winners of different competitions.
Speaking on the occasion Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Minister for Education, J&K while complementing the J&K Police for organizing the competition said that such competitions showcase Kashmir and Kashmiriyat to the outside world. He said that such type of programmes cultivate positive vibes and energies in the youth. He said that the government will continue to provide more and more opportunities by way of organizing sports events to the youth.
Earlier in his welcome address L Mohanti ADGP Armed said that about 900 players participated in different competitions in three day water sports festival which was inaugurated on 18.09.2017 and concluded today. He said that under Civic Action Programme (CAP) J&K Police has been organizing number of activities which include sports tournaments, distribution of computers, books, stationery etc. He said that this is the second major event on a large scale after the successful organization of “Run for Peace”. He said that such event gives us new talents, players which will help in bringing more laurels to the State in future.
Syed Aftabul Mujtaba, Inspector General of Police Armed and Chairman of the Organising Committee presented the vote of thanks.
He thanked Chief Guest and different departments who provide assistance and help in organizing such a mega event.
Later on the Chief Guest distributed prizes and trophies among the winners of different categories.
Winners of different events:
Suhail Ahmad Dar got first position in 50 mtr free style open swimming while Idrees Hussain second and Showket Ali third position in the event.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Saif Ilahi got first position in 50 mtr free style swimming for school boys, while Yawar Abbas second and Ahsan Ali third position in the event.
Dilawar Hussain got first position in 100 mtr free style open swimming, while Danish Bashir second and Yawar Abass third position in the event.
Yawar Abbas got first position in 100 mtr free style swimming for school boys, while Imtiyaz Hussain second and Adil Hussain third position in the event.
Mohd. Rafiq, Suhail Dar, Aijaz Darm Mohd. Arif shared first position in 4 x 50 mtr relay open swimming, while Ahsaan Ali, Adil Hussain, Idrees Hussain, Showket Ali shared second and Dilawar Ahmad, Zulfikar, Danish, Yawar shared third position in the event.
Ansar Hussain, Adil Hussain, Sajid Hussain, Suhail Abass shared first position in 4 x 50 mtr relay free style swimming for school boys, while Danish Hussain, Adil Hussain, Asif Ali, Aqib Hussain shared second and Mukhtiyar, Yawar Abbass, Muneer, Showket Hussain shared third position in the event.
Suhail Ali got first position in Kayak K-1, 200 mtr open for men, while Mudasir second and Wahid Hussain third position in the event.
Ishfaq Ahmad, Suhail Ali got first position in Kayak K-2, 200 mtr open for men, while Fayaz Ahmad Shagoo, Nazir Ahmad second and Waseem, Ahsaan third position in the event.
Asifa, Tabasum got first position in Kayak K-2, 200 mtr open for women, while Yasmeena, Shayista second and Maroofa, Afreena third position in the event.
Waseem Hussain got first position in Kayak K-1, 500 mtr open for men, while Suhail Ali second and Wahid Hussain third position in the event. (KNS)