Jammu, Nov 28: CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu Tuesday launched sports week to commemorate its foundation day.
An official spokesperson said the cricket tournament was first in schedule while various other sports activities including Volleyball and Badminton are being organized this year, as a part of foundation day celebrations.
Director, CSIR-IIIM Dr. Zabeer Ahmed inaugurated the Sport Event and on the first day the inaugural cricket match was played between Plant Sciences and Agrotechnology Division (PSA) and Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry division (NPMC).
Dr. Zabeer Ahmed also highlighted the pivotal role of sports activities in fostering unity and camaraderie among the institute's members. He urged the players to embrace the positive spirit of the game and applauded the organizing committee members for orchestrating such sporting events within the institute.
Spokesperson said the first match of this year’s cricket tournament was played between the teams of Plant Sciences and Agrotechnology Division (PSA) and Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry Division (NPMC), which were captained by Dr. Dhiraj Vyas and Dr. Naveed Qazi, respectively.
PSA won the toss and elected to field. PSA won the match by scoring 107 runs in 14.1 overs and 4 wickets in hand.
A total of 14 teams from various divisions and sections of CSIR-IIIM are participating in this week-long cricket tournament. On Wednesday, a match will be between the teams of Administration and Pharmacology Divisions.
In attendance, at this memorable occasion were Heads (HODs) from all divisions, administrative staff, and family members residing in the colony.
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