Srinagar, July 20: The Kupwara Police Cricket Tournament for Women, an empowering platform for female athletes, concluded today at the Sports Ground DPL Kupwara. The final match, played between Growth Sports Academy and Lolab Stars, marked the end of the tournament that began on July 11, 2024, under CAP-2024.
The tournament featured eight women’s teams from across District Kupwara. Growth Sports Academy emerged victorious over Lolab Stars by 7 wickets, successfully chasing a target of 105 runs in 10 overs. Aiman Bashir was the standout performer of the match, scoring 57 runs and taking 2 crucial wickets, earning her the Player of the Match title. Her remarkable performance throughout the tournament, amassing 257 runs and taking 5 wickets, also earned her the Player of the Tournament award.
The concluding ceremony was graced by Chief Guest SSP Kupwara, Shri Shobhit Saksena-IPS, who presided over the event and presented trophies and cash prizes to the winning and runner-up teams. The winners were awarded a cash prize of ₹25,000 and a trophy, while the runner-up team received a cash prize of ₹15,000 and a trophy.
The efforts of the players, officials from District Youth Sports, commentators, and organizers from DPL Kupwara were also recognized during the ceremony. In his address, SSP Kupwara highlighted the importance of such initiatives in promoting women’s sports and providing opportunities for young female athletes to excel.
The event was also attended by Addl SP Kupwara Shri Gh Mohd Bhat-JKPS, DySP DAR Kupwara Syed Mujahid-ul-Haq-JKPS, and other officers and officials from the District Police and District Youth Sports and Services Kupwara.
Notably, the Kupwara Police Cricket Tournament for Women was held for the first time, marking a significant step towards promoting sports culture among women in the district and underscoring the Police’s commitment to supporting and encouraging young female talent.
Kupwara Police Cricket Tournament for Women Concludes with Growth Sports Academy’s Victory
