STATE TIMES NEWS
POONCH: While reaffirming its commitment towards maintaining peace, Indian Army provided an opportunity to the youth for showcasing their talent and engaging them constructively by organising a volleyball tournament in various far flung areas of Poonch District under Operation Sadbhavna.
Aim of the tournament was to facilitate the youth by providing them a platform in the remotest of areas to help them in ascertaining themselves in identifying the sports talent for further nurture and encouraging women empowerment amongst young blood.
The tournament started on November 9 in which a total of twelve volleyball matches were played across Poonch District and eight teams of boys and four teams of girls participated.
Final match of the tournament was inaugurated by Dr Basharat Hussain, ADC Poonch on Thursday at Poonch Stadium and eminent personalities of Poonch District witnessed the final matches.
In the thrilling contest between girls teams of Stadium XI and Govt Girls Higher Secondary School and boys teams of Mendhar XI and Poonch Volleyball Club the respective trophies were bagged by Stadium XI Poonch and Poonch Volleyball Club.
The audience at the tournament appreciated the efforts of the army for conducting such an event which brings the sense and feeling of bonhomie and trust between the local populace and forces.
Locals also applauded the initiative and expressed that such initiatives by army will aid in developing sportsmanship spirit amongst the youth and engage them in constructive and nation building activities.