SUHAIL RATHER
Bandipora 08 Sep:Time and again sports has been used as a medium to bring social changes and strengthening ties between local Awam and the Army.
In endeavors to provide a strong base to the youths of far flung areas of Kashmir in the field of sports and subsequently provide them the opportunity to showcase their talent and hope to make it big some day, Captain Vishal Bhandral, Kirti chakra, memorial volleyball premier league 2017-18 was organised in Bapura camp location by a local RR unit deployed in Bandipora sector of North Kashmir. This tournament witnessed 42 league matches wherein 14 teams have participated and out of which eight best teams could qualify for the super Eight Quarter Finals. This tournament Commenced on 23 September 2017 and final match was played on 08 August 17 which was an extremely thrilling encounter of great sportsmanship and unflinching skills between Rafiq Club Gundiqaiser and BAPURA ‘B’ wherein Rafiq Club Gundiqaiser defeated Bapura ‘B’ by set score of 3-1.
The winners was awarded with cash prize of Rs 10000/- and captain Vishal Bhandral, Kirti chakra memorial trophy alongwith volleyball kit to all participating players. The runners up team was awarded with cash prize of Rs 5000/- alongwith runners up trophy and volleyball kit to all players.
Shakir Ahmd Bhat of Gundiqaiser team was adjudged as most impressive player of the tournament for displaying high sense of commitment and discipline of utmost level during the entire course of matches.
Commander 5 Sector RR was the chief guest alongwith Peerzada khurseed Ahmd , President district volleyball association, Arsullah Habib Secretary District volleyball association, Faisal Ali international kick boxing coach amd media persons of Bandipora. While addressing the media personals ,sector commander appreciated the level of talent available in the youths of Kashmir in such a far flung area and emphasized on the role of local population on building up on the potential which these young minds hold to its highest.
It was an amazing experience for not only the players but also to the spectators of such a far flung areas to witness such a mega event. This exhibition of confidence building by coming into Army camp location in such a large number and the kind of commitment as displayed by the players will definitely have a positive and constructive effect in the environment. Locals praise the kind efforts and gesture of camp commander.
