The tournament was inaugurated by Chief Education Officer of Bandipora Ghulam Muhammad Dar in the presence of Brigadier Kamp Raj S (81 mount Brigade) and other senior citizens and senior sportsmen at Aloosa higher secondary school.
TO BOOST the civilian-army contact in Kashmir when whole Valley is protesting against AFSPA and human rights violations, an inter - village volley ball tournament was organised on Tuesday here in north Kashmir's Bandipora district.
The tournament was played between 8 teams from various parts of the district. The event was organised 3-Madras brigade.The tournament was inaugurated by Chief Education Officer of Bandipora Ghulam Muhammad Dar in the presence of Brigadier Kamp Raj S (81 mount Brigade) and other senior citizens and senior sportsmen from the district in Aloosa higher secondary school. On the occasion Brigadier Kamp Raj said “The Army is highly thankful to the sportsmen of the area who are cooperating with the army in conducting friendly and goodwill ventures in the area. ”
“We are here for the peace and development of the area by conducting peaceful relations with the people” added Brigadier Kamp Raj, who has also been awarded Sena Medal, while addressing the spectators. He also affirmed that games play a major role in maintaining peace, prosperity and unity in a nation and developing sportsmanship.Chief Education Officer Ghulam Muhammad Dar appreciated the role of the army in conducting the tournament. He said, “Such tournaments prove highly beneficial for our youths in gaining sports experience”.The inaugural match was played between Malangam and Kaloosa which was won by Malangam. Among other dignitaries present on the occasion were Col Mohit Seth and Lt. Col Manish Mehta.