Army organises cricket match for visually impaired in Budgam

Budgam, Apr 15: With an aim of handholding the persons with disabilities especially those with visual challenges, a cricket match was organised by 53 Rashtriya Rifles of Army at Govt Higher Secondary School Nagam on Wednesday.

As per a statement issued, visually challenged players associated with J&K Blind Welfare Trust -JKBWT participated in the match which was played between Vision Warriors and ZebaAapa Warriors.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of school students , staff, locals of Nagam and adjoining areas and highlighted the spirit of inclusivity and sportsmanship. After winning the toss, Vision Warriors were elected to bat first and set a target of 68 runs. In response, ZaibaAapa Warriors displayed an outstanding performance and successfully chased the target in just 6.4 overs, securing a convincing victory. Adil Ahmad was the star performer of the match, scoring an impressive 35 runs and remained not out.

The event was attended by Commanding Officer 53 RR Nagam Col Nitin Sharma, Second in Command Lt Col Mohsin Kamal, SDM Chadoora Primrose Bashir, Principal BHSS Nagam Syed Muzaffar Rizvi, Dr Raja MuzaffarBhat social activist, DrRouf Malik (Director, Koshish), Vice Principal BHSS Nagam J D Khan and Shanawaz Sultan Chairman, Khyber Girls School and Chairman J&K Blind Welfare Trust Showkat Ahmad Lone.

 J&K Blind Welfare Trust (BWT) Chairman Showkat Ahmad Lone thanked Army, Dr Raja Muzaffar , BHSS Nagam Principal in organising the event. He said that DC Budgam and CO 53 RR have assured J&K Blind Welfare Trust  to set up a skill training institute for visually challenged youth in Budgam in the coming months. 2nd in command 53 RR  Lt Col Mohsin gave away cash prizes to both winning and runner up teams. He along with Principal Syed Muzaffar Rizvi and Dr Raja MuzaffarBhat distributed trophies and medals among  players and volunteers.

Col Nitin Sharma CO 53 RR Nagam said that Army will handhold visually challenged youth through skill training and sports activities and in coming months more activities would be taken up in his area of jurisdiction.