The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, PandurangK Pole on Monday inaugurated a first of it’s kind Sports Premier League at TRC Ground in Srinagar.
The league is being organized by J&K Sports Council for both men and women in discipline of football , Hockey, volleyball, while as kabadi matches for men only in collaboration with the respective sports associations in all 20 districts of J&K. The inaugural football match was played between Real Kashmir FC and Kashmir Adventures which was won by Real Kashmir FC by 1-0.
Speaking on the occasion, the Div Com appreciated organizers and sponsors for promotion of sports and providing opportunities to sports loving youth to showcase their talent. He said that Kashmiri youth are full of talent who need to be nourished to compete at national and international platforms.
He said that similar events shall be held in other districts too for maximum participation of the youth in sports activities. On the occasion, the Div Com interacted with the players from both teams and other players practicing in the league.