DC Inaugurates Inter Block/MC Football Tournament at Kulgam Stadium

Kulgam, May 05 (PTK): Deputy Commissioner Kulgam on Tuesday inaugurated an Inter Block/Municipal Committee (MC) Football Tournament at the sports stadium under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said the initiative aims to actively engage youth in sports and provide a vibrant platform to showcase their talent. He emphasised that such constructive engagements play a vital role in steering young minds away from drug abuse and towards a healthier and more promising future.

He added that the event is designed to identify grassroots talent and provide players with opportunities to excel at district and national levels.

The Deputy Commissioner further assured that sports infrastructure across the district will be strengthened, with plans to upgrade sports grounds in the near future to better support budding athletes.

It was informed that teams from all blocks and municipal committees, including a team from the district administration, are participating in the tournament.

Among others, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Viqar Ahmad Giri, Tehsildar Kulgam, and a large number of sports enthusiasts were present on the occasion.

Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner also inaugurated an Inter Block/MC Cricket Tournament at Khudwani Sports Stadium under the same campaign. The inaugural match was played between District Administration XI and Qaimoh XI, with District Administration XI emerging victorious.(PTK)