December 24: Police under the aegis of Civic Action Programme (CAP) and to commemorate the supreme sacrifices of Police Martyrs, kick started “Sultan Memorial Football Championship” at Khushal Sports Stadium in Sopore. On the occasion, the tournament was inaugurated by family members of Martyr Muhammad Sultan resident of Muqam Shaheed Mir Sopore, who attained martyrdom last year in a terror attack in Bandipora. A galaxy of officers of Police and Civil Administration including ADC Sopore Shri Parvaiz Sajad-JKAS (Chief Guest), SSP Sopore Shri Shabir Nawab-JKPS (Guest of Honour), DySP DAR Sopore, DySP PC Sopore, SHO PS Sopore, SHO PS Tarzoo other officers were also present. Speaking on the occasion, SSP Sopore appreciated all the participating teams for taking part in the sports event and stressed upon the youngsters to allow their minds to explore their own thoughts and imagination through the medium of sports. He further stated that sports activities are important for personality development and to infuse positivity, good health and sense of achievement among the individuals. During the tournament, 10 different teams of PD Sopore will participate and the inaugural match was played between SL Academy FC and Baba Raza FC Sopore which was won by SL Academy by 4:0. The Man of the Match was awarded to RuhiJaan of SL Academy FC. Besides, two more matches were also played on the first day of the championship.
