Srinagar: The valedictory function of Sultan Memorial Football Championship 2022 was held at Khushal Sports Stadium here in Sopore on Thursday.
According to a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar here, on this occasion, SSP Sopore Shabir Nawab flanked by a galaxy of officers including CO 179Bn CRPF Rabish Kumar Singh, CO 177Bn CRPF Manish Sharma, SDPO Sopore, DySP DAR Sopore, SDPO Rafiabad, Addl. Commandant 179Bn and Addl Commandant 177Bn CRPF were present. Besides, President Traders Federation Sopore, Sports Council Sopore and other officers from Police and Civil administration also attended the closing ceremony. Nearly 200 players of different football teams from Police District Sopore participated in the championship and the final match of the Championship was played between SL Academy FC and Wular FC. The final match was won by SL Academy FC (4:3) in penalty shoot-out.
During the closing ceremony, SSP Sopore interacted with the participating players and other sports lovers of the area, who have witnessed the closing ceremony. SSP Sopore assured the participants that every kind of assistance will be provided by Police to boost the sports activities. Besides, platform to prove their talent will be also be provided. Moreover, SSP Sopore along with Chief guests distributed Cash prizes/trophies/medals/certificates among the winners and distributed certificates among all the participating players.
Police said the SSP Sopore congratulated the winners and expressed that Police is committed to give boost to the sports activities in the area and channelize youth energy in positive manner.
