Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 15: Rotary J&K Zone, District 3070, organised a four-day Premier Hockey League at KK Hakhu Stadium here under the aegis of J&K Hockey, with eight clubs participating in the tournament aimed at promoting sports, fitness and a drug-free society.
In the opening matches, Khalsa Club defeated Bandhu Rakh Hockey Club, while MBS Hockey Club Simbal Camp overcame Poonch XI. The league was inaugurated by Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, who highlighted the role of sports in encouraging youth to lead healthy and active lives. Dr Ritu Singh and Anissa Nabi attended as chief guests for the first and second matches, respectively. DIG Sukhjinder Singh, BSF, was the guest of honour.
The organizing committee was chaired by Dr Dushyant Choudhary along with Jaswinder Kuku and IG (Retd) Ashok Gupta. Dr. Navneet Kaur, President, Rotary Club Jammu Tawi, described the league as a celebration of unity in diversity, emphasising teamwork and harmony among youth.
