KARGIL: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon announced a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh for Chanigund Sports Club after it won the Goma Kargil Cricket Society tournament, while assuring players of playground expansion and lighting facilities at Goma to support sporting activities beyond daylight hours.
Dr Akhoon made the announcements while attending the tournament final at the Goma Playground, where Chanigund Sports Club defeated Friends Sports Club, Drass, to claim the title. The runner-up team was awarded Rs 50,000.
The CEC said the Goma playground would be extended, subject to completion of the necessary process, to provide additional space and improved facilities for sporting activities. He also assured the development of lighting at the ground, allowing players to use the facility beyond daylight hours.
The tournament, organised by the Goma Kargil Cricket Society, drew participation from 46 teams, providing local players an opportunity to compete and showcase their sporting talent.
Congratulating the winners and runners-up, Dr Akhoon appreciated the organisers for conducting the tournament and said sports had an important role in channelising the energy and talent of young people towards constructive pursuits.
He said the growing participation of youth in sporting activities was encouraging and assured continued support from LAHDC Kargil for strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting sporting activities across the district.
In addition to the cash prizes, the CEC announced support for the procurement of sports equipment for the participating teams.
Councillor Town, Haji Abbas, was also present and joined the CEC in appreciating the organisers, players and sports enthusiasts for their participation.
The tournament concluded with the presentation of prizes and felicitations to the winning and runner-up teams.
