Under the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam Shahzad Alam, today inaugurated an Inter Block/Municipal Committee (MC) Football Tournament at sports Stadium Kulgam. Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that the initiative aims to actively engage youth in sports and provide them a vibrant platform to showcase their talent.
He emphasized that such constructive engagements are crucial in steering young minds away from drug abuse and towards a healthier, more promising future. He added that the event is designed to identify grassroots talent and provide players opportunities to excel at district and national levels.
The Deputy Commissioner further assured that sports infrastructure across the district will be strengthened, with plans to upgrade sports grounds in the near future to better support budding athletes. It was informed that the teams from all blocks and municipal committees, including a team from the district administration, are participating in the tournament.
Among others, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kulgam, Viqar Ahmad Giri, Tehsildar Kulgam, and large number of sports lovers were also present on the occasion. Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner also inaugurated Inter Block/MC Cricket Tournament at Khudwani Sports Stadium under the 100-day Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan campaign. The inaugural match was played between District Administration XI and Qaimoh XI, with District Administration XI emerged victorious.