Arun Sharma HandballAcademy (ASHA) won the 2nd edition of the Diwali Cup which wasorganised by the Arun Sharma Sports and Social Welfare Trust at SD Sabha Schoolgrounds, here today.
In the final, ASHAdefeated Army XI Akhnoor 36-34 in a closely contested game. Divisional SportsOfficer of the J&K Sports Council, Baljinder Pal Singh was chief guest, whointeracted with the teams.
Shiv Kumar Sharma,president Kreeda Bharati J&K and Manager Mini Stadium Parade, Sat Pal Singhwere guests of honour. Among special invitees present were Om Parkash Kesar, RC Vaid, Rahul Sharma and Manish Kumar (BSF Coach).
Speaking on the occasion,Shiv Kumar Sharma was all praise for the Trust for promoting the sports withspecial focus on game of Handball. He assured all possible help from KreedaBharati in mobilising youngsters from rural pockets.
The organising committee forthe event was led by Ashutosh Sharma (member trustee) and included ChandanSingh Chowhan, Pawan Sharma, Rakesh Dogra, Pawan Khajuria, Rajat, SanjayManhas, Sanjeev Sharma, Vikas Nanda, Bachan Dogra, Atula Rajput, Bhawna, NeetuGupta and Gourav Sharma.
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Caption:Winners of 2nd Diwali Cup Handball Tournament, ASHA receives titletrophy from Shiv Kumar Sharma at Jammu on Saturday.
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