Anantnag, Aug 25: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, on Tuesday inaugurated the Inter-District Provincial Level (IDPL) Under-17 Girls Cricket Tournament at Government Higher Secondary School, Bijbehara.
The inaugural ceremony, as per an official statement, was attended by SE R&B Syed Ishfaq Ahmad, ACR Tariq Ahmad Malik and DYSSO Zahoor Ahmad Wani, besides sports officials, players and accompanying staff.
The tournament is being organised by the Department of Youth Services & Sports (YSS), J&K, in collaboration with the District Administration, Anantnag, with the objective of providing young girl cricketers a competitive platform and identifying promising sporting talent from across the districts.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC appreciated the YSS Department for organising the tournament and providing young girls with opportunities to excel in sports.
He interacted with the participants and encouraged them to play with passion, discipline and dedication and make the most of the platform.
Emphasising the importance of sports and games, Dr Bilal said such activities play an important role in youth empowerment by inculcating discipline, leadership and other positive values.
He said sports activities are also instrumental in keeping youth away from drugs and other negative influences while promoting a healthy society.
As many as 20 district teams are participating in the tournament. The host district has made arrangements for players and accompanying officials of visiting teams to ensure the event is conducted smoothly.
The tournament is being held at multiple well-maintained venues, with matches being played on a league basis, giving each team adequate opportunities to showcase their talent and compete at the provincial level.
A dedicated selection process involving experienced selectors and officials has also been planned following the conclusion of the tournament.
The tournament is expected to contribute to the promotion of women’s cricket and grassroots sports, while helping identify promising talent and providing young athletes with opportunities to compete and progress in their sporting careers.
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