Pulwama, Mar 16: Cycling Association Of Jammu and Kashmir organised District Pulwama Championship at Khrew township of Pampore of Pulwama District.
Around 60 cyclists of the town participated in the event. The cyclists were categorised into three categories according to the age group: Sub- Junior –upto 12 years, Junior Category –13-17 years, and3 Senior Category above 17 .
The event started at 7:15 am with the senior category which was flagged off by Peerzada Javaid Masoodi (Organiser), Raies Ahmad (Chairman PWTK) and Mohd Ashraf Bhat (PT Coordinator). The senior category cyclists were followed by junior cyclists and sub-junior cyclists.
Afnan Showkat (sub junior Category) bagged the first position followd by Arfat Mohiuddin -2nd and Adnan Altaf with 3rd position.
From Junior Category, Maroof Farooq bagged the first spot, followed by Irfan Mehraj 2nd position and Abid Javid with 3rd position.
Showkat Ahmad bagged first position in senior category, followed by Ajaz Qadri 2nd Position and Ishtiyaq Rasool with 3rd position.
The sub- junior category Cyclists were to cover the distance from Khrew Bus stand to Babapora; Junior Category Cyclists were to cover the distance from Khrew Bus stand to shar-i-Shali and Senior Category Cyclists were to cover the distance from Khrew Bus stand to Ludhu.
The Winners were awarded with medallions and certificates. The participants were given certicates of participation.
The organising body also provided refreshment to the participants.