Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday presided over the concluding ceremony of Srinagar Carrom Championship 2023-24 here at Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar.
The Championship which began on July 18 was organized by J&K Carrom Association in association with District Srinagar Carrom Association and in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council under the banner of My Youth My Pride.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, who attended the event as the Chief Guest in his speech highlighted the importance of the sports activities in development of physical and mental health of one and all.
The DC said involving a unique combination of strategic thinking and physical fitness, carrom remains one of the most popular sporting and recreational activities and is indeed an important part of our culture.
The DC said Administration attaches a special priority to the wellbeing of our youth through sports activities, and all possible steps are taken to provide a world class sports platform to young talent so that they perform at national and international level competitions.
He also hailed the organizers for holding the event that provides the perfect opportunity to our local players to showcase and further harness their skills.
During the two-day event as many as 74 matches were played between Cadets, Sub-Juniors, Juniors and Senior category in both Boys and Girls, Men and Women respectively. Around 185 players from different Schools, Colleges and Clubs took part in the event from all over the District Srinagar.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner felicitated the participants including winners of the Carrom Championship with Medals and Trophies among.
Among others, the concluding ceremony was attended by Manager SK-Indoor Sports Complex, President, J&K Carrom Association, other concerned Officers, parents of the participant players.
