Secretary PHE, Secretary Agricultural Production, DSEK, DG YSS, SSP Baramulla express their views on the concluding ceremony
Kunzar (PR): Highlighting the importance of the participation of youth in sports activities, Secretary PHE,
Irrigation and Flood Control Farooq Ahmad Shah has said that we should encourage the youth taking
part in various sports activities at all the levels and provide them a platform where they can show their
talent.
The Secretary, Farooq Ahmad Shah expressed these views while presiding over the concluding
ceremony of Kunzar Premier League organized by Gulmarg Development Authority. He congratulated
the winner team Kirmani Eleven and appreciated the various sports activities being organized by the
youth at local level. A total of 64 teams participated in this tournament and the final match of the
tournament was held between Kirmani Eleven and KCC Eleven at Kunzar Sports Ground in which Kirmani
Eleven defeated KCC Eleven. Batting first KCC Eleven scored 175 runs in reply of which Kirmani Eleven
achieved the target of 176 runs in only 15 overs and clinched the title. On the occasion the Winners
were given a trophy cash prize of 35 thousand rupees and runner ups were given a trophy and a cash
prize of 15 thousand rupees.
Secretary Agriculture Production Manzoor Ahmad Lone who was Chief Guest on the occasion
has said that sports activities play a vital role in proper development of youth. He appreciated the role
and cooperation of local people in organizing such an event.
Speaking on the occasion, Director School Education Kashmir Dr. G.N. Itoo also highlighted the
importance of sports activities and congratulated the winning team. DSEK said that the School Education
Department will provide a standard platform for the students to take part in sports activities so that
their development gets a proper direction.
Assuring all the possible support, Director General Youth Services and Sports Dr. Saleem ur
Rehman stressed upon the youth to participate in sports activities. He appreciated the local youth for
organizing such an event.
On the concluding ceremony SSP Baramulla, Imtiyaz Hussain said that life is a gift from Almighty
and we should safeguard it on every front. He said that we should work on the inculcation of values of
humanity and should also be on the forefront in helping others. President Private Schools Association
G.N. War also spoke on the occasion.
The concluding ceremony was attended by the officers from local administration, local people
and youth in large numbers. The players from winner and runner up teams were felicitated by
momentos. Man of the Tournament and Man of the Match Awards for the final match were bagged by
Mudasir Ahmad from KCC Eleven and Imtiyaz Ahmad from Kirmani Eleven, respectively. All the teams of
the tournament were provided with full cricket kits and uniforms. Man of the Tournament, Mudasir
Ahmad had taken 12 wickets and scored 221 runs in the tournament while the Man of the Match of the
Final Imtiyaz Ahmad scored 80 runs.
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