SrinagarFirst of its kind Six A Side Day Night Hockey tournament concluded Thursday at Gadhi Garh, an official statement said. As many as seven teams including three school-level junior teams participated in the sports event.
According to the statement, the tournament was organized under the aegis of Bhargava Sports Academy to promote physical fitness among the youth.
Speaker, Legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony. He wished the finalists a great success in their sports career.
The final match was won by Hockey Hockers Gadhi Garh, defeating Classico Yellow Upper Gadhi Garh by two goals.
Later, the Speaker also felicitated the winners and other participants of the tournament.
While lauding the efforts of the organizers of the tournament, the Speaker said that more such events need to be held to explore the new talent and enable youth to develop their physical and mental health. Hockey is Indias National Game and our main focus should be to promote it at all levels. I advise youth to take maximum benefits by enthusiastically participating in such events, Speaker asserted.
The Speaker reiterated that the government is committed to provide full support for the promotion of sports culture in the state and appealed the parents to motivate their children for taking part in the co-curricular activities for their overall development.
Organising Secretary, Tournament, S Amarjit Singh, Principal Bhargava Public School, Vikas Bhargava, senior leaders and a large number of sports lovers were present on the occasion.
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