The U-16 Girls Final of the Kashmir Youth Football Tournament, organized by 161 Battalion CRPF, concluded successfully with great enthusiasm and participation in Downtown.
In a thrilling final match, New Hyderya Football Club emerged as the winner, defeating Tawheed Tigers Soura by 1-0. The winning goal was scored by Ulfat, who was also declared the Player of the Tournament for her outstanding performance.
The event was graced by Sh. Balihar Singh, Commandant, 161 BN CRPF, as the Chief Guest, alongside Sh. Sanjay Kumar, 2IC, 161 BN CRPF.
This tournament marks a historic moment for Downtown, where football once had a strong presence. The tournament has played a crucial role in reviving football culture and encouraging youth, especially girls, to actively participate in sports.
A huge crowd gathered to witness the final match, including enthusiastic participation from students of Narwara Girls High School, Narwara, Eidgah, reflecting the growing passion for sports among young girls.
Local residents highly appreciated the efforts of 161 BN CRPF in developing and preparing the football ground at Eidgah and promoting sports, especially football, in the Downtown area. The initiative received widespread praise for bringing positive engagement and creating a vibrant sporting atmosphere.
During the event, Sh. Balihar Singh distributed volleyballs and nets among the students of Narwara Girls High School. He also extended financial assistance of ₹5100/- to a specially-abled Class 12 student, Ghulam Hussain, as a gesture of encouragement.
Medals, cash prizes, and trophies were distributed to the winner, runner-up, and third-place teams.
Addressing the gathering, the Commandant encouraged young girls to participate in sports and bring pride to Kashmir and the nation. He emphasized the importance of staying away from drugs and adopting sports as a constructive and positive path for personal growth.
The event was also attended by Sh. Amit Kumar Singh, Assistant Commandant, and Sh. Kiran Sonawane, who encouraged the players and appreciated their performance.
This initiative by 161 BN CRPF is one of the first of its kind in Downtown, and the overwhelming participation reflects increasing trust and cooperation between the local community and security forces. The tournament has not only promoted sports but also strengthened community bonding and youth engagement.
Such initiatives are expected to play a vital role in channelizing the energy of youth in a positive direction, paving the way for a brighter and more progressive future.
Sh. Balihar Singh assured that similar tournaments will continue to be organized in the future to further promote sports culture and nurture young talent in the region.
