First district-level Hockey Tournament organised in Kashmir valley post COVID lockdown

Srinagar (JandK), Aug 25 (ANI): In order to revive and boost the hockey culture in Kashmir Valley, a district-level Hockey Tournament named 'Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib' was organized in Srinagar. It is the first district-level Hockey Tournament organized in the valley after the COVID lockdown. This tournament is a collaborative effort of a local hockey club and the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council. Teams from 10 different districts of Kashmir participated in the tournament. It aims to provide a common platform to players to showcase their skills, tap on opportunities so as to build their future in Hockey, and contribute to the promotion of the sports in that region. After the COVID relaxation, the government allowed to restart outdoor sports activities. A local hockey club in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has organised a hockey tournament for the revival and boost of the sports culture in the Kashmir valley.