Kupwara, Sep 29: Sports have the power to enhance the values of teamwork, self-reliance, initiative, leadership, and confidence building. To improve leadership attributes amongst youth, the Indian Army organised the Volleyball Tournament in Lolab valley of the district, where players and spectators enjoyed the matches and contributed towards the overall aim of maintenance of peace and stability in the area.
A total of 16 teams from all over Lolab participated with great zeal & enthusiasm, which is witnessed by approximately 185 locals. On 29 Sep 2022, the final match was ultimately won by Shumriyal club by defeating Al Anwar club of Varnau by 3-0.
This Tournament was a resounding success and boosted the morale and confidence of youth to imbibe true sportsmanship spirit amongst them. The tournament was attended by various eminent personalities like DDC Wavoora Block, Hazi Farooq, DSP Azaz Ahmad and Sarpanch of various villages of Lolab.
The winners and the runners up were felicitated by DDC Wavoora block with the trophy and medals. The DDC, Sarpanchs, ward members, locals and the teams were extremely gratified and extended their sincere thanks to the Army for such a great tournament.