The Interdistrict Provincial Level (IDPL) Baseball Competition for AAG Boys commenced today with a grand opening ceremony held at the Sports Stadium, Hakani Abad Punzwa, Kupwara. The multi-day event is being organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Kupwara
The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Javid Masoodi, presided over the ceremony as the Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the tournament. The event witnessed the presence of DYSSO Kupwara, Zahoor Ahmad Wani, social activist, Syed Gh. Rabbani; Advocate M. Yaseen Bhat, Dilbar Mohammad Ayub Khan along with respected members of civil society and other dignitaries.
Teams representing all districts of the Kashmir Province are participating in this competition. The inaugural ceremony featured a welcome address, a ceremonial march past by the participating teams, an oath-taking ceremony, and motivational speeches by distinguished guests.
In his address, Masoodi commended the Department of Youth Services and Sports for its pivotal role in nurturing young talent and promoting a culture of sportsmanship and discipline among youth. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in channeling the energy of young people towards constructive and goal-oriented pursuits.