Jammu, Dec 21: Continuing to dominating prowess in J&K football circuit, J&K Bank edged past Downtown Heroes by a solitary goal in the finals to win 17th Christmas Gold Cup played at Parade Ground Jammu.
The lone goal which proved to be the difference between the two sides in what was a see-saw summit clash was scored by Prem Kumar in the 85th of the game.
The title triumph comes after a stellar show in the build up to the finals with Bank blanking Param Football Club 4-0 in the last eight stage following it with a victory against J&K Police 2-1 in the semis.
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar was the chief guest and presided over the prize distribution ceremony.
Chairman Sports Board J&K Bank Syed Rais Maqbool congratulated the team for yet another title winning performance. “Our football team is synonymous with our workforce across the enterprise exhibiting never say die attitude and bringing their A-game to the fore when it matters the most. Our players deserve all the plaudits and we will continue to provide them the facilities that keep them focussed and ready to compete with the best in the business,” he said.
Vice-Chairman Sports Board Sushil Gupta echoed the assertions calling the players ambassador of the Bank.
” It gives us immense pleasure to see our players perform at a top and keep adding to our trophy cabinet. Not only are these players ambassador of the bank who wear Bank’s badge on chest with pride and honour, our players have become role models for aspiring footballers in J&K,” he said.
Inter-zonal District level Kho Kho, Tug of War competition held at Shopian
Shopian, Dec 21: To raise awareness regarding the importance of girl child and her education, Department of Social Welfare in collaboration with Department of Youth Services and Sports Thursday organised inter zonal district competition in the discipline of Kho Kho and Tug Of War under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao at Sports Stadium Batapora Shopian.
Students from different zones participated in the competition.
The programme was inaugurated by the Secretary to the Government, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez.
The event was attended by ADDC Shopian, Dr. Nasir Lone; ADC, Shopian, Dr Zakir Hussain Faaz; ACD, Shopian, Hilal Ahmed Jeri; Dy.SP, DSWO, TSWO and others.
