Excelsior Sports Correspondent
Jammu, Dec 23: The J&K Senior Basketball Championship for men and women kicked off at MA Stadium, here today, organized by the J&K Basketball Association under the aegis of J&K Sports Council.
In the women’s category, Srinagar District showed resilience in the opening match against SAI girls, battling basket for basket. The tall and athletic Srinagar team dominated the boards, limiting their opponents’ rebound opportunities. However, the experience and superior conditioning of the SAI girls led them to a 37-28 victory.
In the men’s section, SAI proved their strength with a commanding 73-27 win over Doda district. In other men’s matches, Srinagar defeated Reasi by 64-34, J&K Police triumphed over Samba by 59-24, and Jammu secured a narrow 58-50 victory against Reasi. In the girls’ category, Jammu narrowly defeated Reasi by 26-25.
The matches were officiated by a team of referees, including Manoj Kumar, Vaneet Pangotra, Rajesh Bandral, Harpreet Singh, Amanjot Singh, and Jaskirat Singh. The championship continues to provide exciting basketball action as teams vie for the top spot in the prestigious tournament.
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