Sopore, Dec 01, KDC: Sopore Police on Monday inaugurated a Volleyball Championship at Khushal Sports Stadium Sopore under the Civic Action Programme, with eight volleyball teams from various areas of Police District Sopore participating in the tournament.
The inaugural event was attended by the ADC Sopore, Joint Director Education Baramulla, prominent members of Civil Society Sopore, educationists, and representatives of trade associations. The dignitaries lauded the initiative and encouraged the participating youth.
The championship received an enthusiastic response from players across the district, with participating teams expressing gratitude to Sopore Police for providing a constructive platform to showcase their sporting talent.
Speaking at the ceremony, SSP Sopore, Iftikhar Talib (JKPS), congratulated the teams playing the opening match and extended best wishes to all participants. He urged young players to channel their energy positively through sports, noting that games foster discipline, teamwork, and healthy engagement.
He also advised teams to uphold sportsmanship, discipline, and respect throughout the tournament. The inaugural match was played between Krankshivan Volleyball Club and Khelo India Volleyball Club.
The event aims to promote peace, brotherhood, and meaningful engagement among youth, while helping steer them away from drug abuse. Sopore Police said it will continue to organise youth-centric sports initiatives to strengthen community relations and nurture a vibrant sporting culture across the district. (KDC)
