The Inter Battalion Sports Tournament-2016 which was started on 9th November concluded at an impressive function held at Police Sports Stadium, Gulshan Ground here this evening.More than 500 sports personnel and athletics including women players, representing 31 Battalions of IRP and Armed Police, participated in the 13-day long Tournament.Additional Director General of Police Armed (ADGP), Mr. L. Mohanti, who was chief guest at the concluding ceremony on in his address said that JKP has been playing a vital role in the promotion of sports culture in the State side by side its professional duties. The sports activities are not only vital for maintaining physical fitness, but also instrumental in channelizing the energy of the youth in positive direction and inspire many towards sports. He called upon the youth to avail benefits of the opportunities provided by the department. He said the department has devised a calendar of activities to organize sport activities in different parts of the State. The sports also help in strengthening the police public relations, which are essential for the development and prosperity of the society, he added.
Mr. Mohani said that sports arena within the Organization has also remained under focus and various sports tournaments at different levels are conducted regularly with an objective to boost the talent of sports personnel within the department. The efforts have proved fruitful and our players have touched new heights of success at national and international level. The sports events also create a team spirit and discipline among the participants to face any hostile situation in day-to-day activities and help the organizers to identify the talented sports person to form the contingent which could represent the Organization in national level events.ADGP appreciated the efforts of Organizing Committee, headed by Mr. Yoginder Koul and Nodal Officer, Mr. Mohan Lal and their entire team for successfully conducting the Tournament. He said that entire team made excellent arrangements for this extensive tournament played at different venues in Jammu city.
Earlier, the IGP, IRP, Jammu Zone, who was the Chairman of the Tournament, Mr. Yoginder Koul briefed about the events played during Tournament at different venues. He said the sports persons and athletes exhibited their talent in various disciplines. All events were played on knock out basis as per the rules and guide lines laid down by All India Police Sports Control Board. He thanked the participants for maintaining high standards of discipline during the Tournament. Mr. Mohanti distributed trophies and prizes among the winning teams and athletes and congratulated for the feats.Among others, the concluding function was attended by DIG, Armed, Alok Kumar, AIsGP, Dr. Hassib Mughal, Sheikh Junaid and Javaid Ahmed Koul, SO to ADGP, Mohammad Yasin Kichloo, Sports Officer APHQ, Jigmet Lhundhup, (Asstt: Nodal Officer), Sandeep K. Mewhta, all COs of Armned/IRP Bns, Dy.SsP, Junaid Wali, Aman Thakur and Jeetan Ji Mattoo, Sports Incharge, Daljeet Singh and other police officers.