JAMMU, Nov 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the 22nd All India Vice-Chancellor T-20 Cricket Tournament at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu, in the presence of Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Advocate Mir Saifullah, and Minister for Agriculture Production, Javed Dar.
The tournament has brought together 24 university teams with nearly 500 participants from different parts of the country, highlighting Jammu and Kashmir’s growing reputation as a platform for national-level sporting events.
Speaking on the occasion, the presence of Sports Minister Advocate Mir Saifullah reflected the government’s commitment to promoting sports, physical fitness and sporting excellence across Jammu and Kashmir.
The event also provided an opportunity for university teams from across the country to showcase their sporting talent, encourage healthy competition and strengthen inter-university sports relations.
The tournament is expected to further promote a vibrant sporting culture among students and young athletes while positioning Jammu and Kashmir as an emerging destination for major sporting events.