DODA, Nov 11: The Indian Army, under Operation Sadbhavana, organised the Bhaderwah Champions League Cricket Tournament at Bhaderwah, District Doda, concluded. The initiative aims to promote sportsmanship, peace, harmony and youth engagement while encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle among the local population.
A total of 50 teams from Bhaderwah and adjoining areas are expected to participate in the month-long tournament. The event provides a platform for young cricket enthusiasts to showcase their sporting talent, develop leadership qualities and strengthen teamwork through healthy competition.
The tournament emphasises the importance of discipline, mutual respect, integrity and fair play, encouraging participants to uphold the true spirit of sportsmanship. It also seeks to channelise youthful energy towards constructive activities, enhance physical fitness and foster unity and cooperation among participants from different communities.
The initiative reflects the Indian Army’s continued commitment to youth empowerment, community welfare and promoting peace and harmony through meaningful sporting activities. Such initiatives under Operation Sadbhavana strengthen civil-military relations, foster mutual goodwill and contribute towards the overall development of youth in Bhaderwah and surrounding areas.