The first Goldy Memorial cricket competition, hosted by Mendhar Gunners under the auspices of The Organization of White Nights Corps, began today in Mendhar.
This competition, which is being held on a knockout system, is attracting about 22 teams from Mendhar’s border communities.
The competition began with a match between BEDI Club and MCC Junior. The Commanding Officer of the Mendhar Gunners was the special guest of the maiden match. The Commanding Officer, speaking on the occasion, encouraged the youth to actively participate in various sports events conducted by the Army in partnership with the Civil Administration and local communities in order to establish a conducive environment for the youth.
He also hoped that in the future, some of the youth will join UT or national terms. “The event demonstrates the Army’s commitment to providing a platform for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to showcase their hidden talent and channel their energies in a productive manner,” said Mendhar Gunners Commanding Officer.
Nazim Ali Manhas is a Poonch based photojournalist