 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct, 26: Sai Baba Cricket Club (SBCC) clinched Narveh Premier League trophy by defeating Rajiv-Sameer Cricket Club (RSCC) during the final match at sprawling Country Cricket Stadium, Ambgorta on Sunday.
The 'Veteran Tournament' was organised by Navreh Cricket Club in which 10 teams participated. The teams were divided into two pool groups of 5-teams each. Surprisingly, the inaugural match of the tournament was also played between the two teams-SBCC and RSCC. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Jammu University, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj Dhar. Guest of Honour was Vimal Kumar, MD, Royal Nest, Dr. Suresh Saraf and Rajesh Padha.
Age group of the majority of the players was 35-years and above. Every team had only two players below the age of 35-years making the tournament quite different from other such sporting events being organised in Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Jammu University Prof. Manoj Dhar appreciated the initiative of Navreh Cricket Club (NCC). He said that such tournaments are important to ensure youngsters participate in sporting events and effort is made to divert their attention towards physical activities. "More such tournaments should be organized especially at village level so that youth are able to play and talented one get opportunities and a platform to showcase their skills", Prof. Dhar said. |
