POONCH, Jul 17: Shaheed DySP Manjit Singh Memorial Volleyball Club, Poonch, emerged as the overall champion by clinching both the men’s and women’s titles in the District Volleyball Championship held at Poonch.
The championship was organised by the Poonch District Volleyball Association in collaboration with Shaheed DySP Manjit Singh Memorial Volleyball Club under the banner of the Volleyball Association of Jammu & Kashmir and sponsored by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council.
In the women’s final, Shaheed DySP Manjit Singh Memorial Volleyball Club defeated Uchhad Volleyball Club in straight sets 25-22, 25-19 and 25-23 to lift the title.
In the men’s final, the hosts overcame Shaheed Mumtaz Club, Chandak, by 3-1 sets. After losing the opening set 26-28, they made a strong comeback to win the next three sets 25-22, 25-18 and 25-19.
Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Sharma, was the chief guest, while Tahir Mustafa, Additional Deputy Commissioner Poonch, attended as the guest of honour.
They appreciated the efforts of Mohd Tariq, Secretary, Poonch District Volleyball Association, for promoting volleyball and encouraging youth participation, especially in the remote and border areas of the district.
Among those present were Pardeep Khanna, Neeraj Sharma, Shaheen Akhtar and Imtiaz Ahmed. The matches were officiated by Shabir Ahmad, Zahid Ahmed, Sidarat Bhatti, Mohd Ikhlaq and Ajaz Ahmad.