CRPF hosts inter-battalion badminton tournament in Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 22: The 117 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, organised an inter-battalion badminton tournament for the Srinagar Sector from Aug. 18 to 20 at the Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, bringing together 25 participating battalions and institutions.

As per a statement issued, Biplab Sarkar, Commandant of 117 Bn CRPF, inaugurated the tournament in a colorful ceremony in the presence of officers/men of 117 Bn, CRPF, as well as officials of the J&K Sports Council.

The main objective of the tournament was to hunt for talents and also to encourage sportsmen of different CRPF units/offices under Srinagar Sector. Besides the above, giving them a break from stressful deployment and improving CRPF-public relations were also objectives of the tournament.

The tournament successfully concluded with a colourful closing ceremony where P. R. Jambholkar, DIGP O/O Srinagar Sector, graced the occasion in the presence of officers/men of different CRPF units and officials of the J&K Sports Council as well as local civilian dignitaries. The Chief Guest had praised the J&K Sports Council for providing all assistance with coaches/referees as well as ground support, resulting in the successful completion of the event. He boosted the morale of all soldiers & civilians and suggested everyone participate in different sports.