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| Khelo India : Army organises Women's Snow Cricket tournament in north Kashmir's Kupwara district | | | |  Srinagar February 16 February
In the Kashmir Valley, as part of Khelo India initiative, the Indian Army organised a Women's Snow Cricket tournament in Panzgam village of north Kashmir's Kupwara district.
According to Defence Spokesperson Srinagar, the event was a first-of-its-kind in Kupwara, wherein young girls played cricket on a snowy field, demonstrating the community's passion for sports. The girls engaged enthusiastically in the game with strong passion. Public representatives and locals from the area were present on the occasion to witness the first-ever winter sports tournament for girls in this area.The event witnessed a total of four teams from Kralpora and Meelyal Blocks.
The Spokesperson further said that such frequent events conducted by Indian Army in Kupwara have seen widespread participation of local women. Several initiatives by the Army like establishment of skill development centres and organising competitions in schools to promote participation in extracurricular activities and sports are bringing a positive change, added the spokesperson. He said, Indian Army is committed to play a role in encouraging sports amongst local youth in the Kashmir Valley.
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