Bandipora, 06 Oct: In an effort to integrate the local youth with mainstream and to promote sports amongst the local populace, Bandipora Rashtriya Rifles is organizing a Volleyball tournament at Bapura Army Camp.
An official spokesperson said twenty teams from all over Bandipora are participating in the competition. The tournament is planned into two phases. The initial phase is the knockout stage and in the second stage top ten teams will be divided into two pools and will compete for the winning trophy.
The tournament started on Tuesday and four matches were conducted on the first day. The first match was played between Red Rose C A Khan Vs Arin A in which team Red Rose emerged as winner. In the second match Bapura Warriors defeated Nadihal United and in the third match was played between Arin Kharpura and Ali Sports Garoora in which Ali Sports Garoora emerged victorious. Day's last match was played between Hassan Sport Bapura and Nadihal United A which was won by Nadihal United A.
All teams exhibited tremendous enthusiasm and competitive spirit. The occasion was graced by the Village Heads, Sarpanches and Panches including local populace, who witnessed the fiercely contested matches with great enthusiasm. The efforts of Army for organizing such a huge event was appreciated by everyone and it seems to have become the talk of the town.
