Mubashir Naik
Bhadarwah, July 13 District Development Commissioner Doda Dr. D Sagar Doifode inaugurated a three day cricket tournament for the visually impaired players today here at University Campus Bhadarwah.
This is the first tournament of its kind being held in District Doda in which visually impaired players from the state including those hailing from Chenab Valley are taking part.
The tournament is aimed at to encourage such players to participate in the sports events and boost their morals so that they can also make a career in sports.
The tournament is being organised by cricket blind association J&K in collaboration with Chairman District Red Cross Society Doda.
DDC Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode who is also supporting the cause for the benefit of the visually impaired persons.
On the inaugural day two matches were played between yellow team and the blue teams in the ground of University Campus in which the blue team turned to be successful.
Rest of the matches shall be played tomorrow at sports ground of Degree College Bhadarwah.
On the occasion DDC appreciated the participants and asked the general public of the district to come forward and support the event, besides asked the other players to participate in the tournament so that the motive behind organising the tournament shall be fulfilled in letter and spirit.
District Officer DYSS Doda was the guest of honor on the occasion. District Red Cross Society Doda provided refreshments to the participant players.
