SSP Awantipora Inaugurates Badminton (Girls) and Volleyball (Boys) Tournaments at DPL Awantipora
SSP Awantipora Inaugurates Badminton, Volleyball Tournaments Under Police Flag Day Celebrations
As part of the ongoing Police Flag Day Week celebrations, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Awantipora, Irshad H. Rather (JKPS), along with other officers of Police District Awantipora, inaugurated badminton and volleyball tournaments at the District Police Lines (DPL) playfield in Awantipora.
Organised under the Jammu and Kashmir Police Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026, the sporting events were dedicated to police martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The initiative aims to honour their courage and sacrifice while promoting discipline, sportsmanship and positive engagement among young people.
The tournaments featured badminton competitions for girls and volleyball matches for boys, with students from different age groups participating enthusiastically and displaying commendable sporting spirit.
Interacting with the participants, SSP Awantipora highlighted the role of J&K Police in promoting sports and providing young people with constructive opportunities to channel their energy positively. He emphasised that sports help develop discipline, teamwork, healthy competition and physical fitness while encouraging youth to stay away from negative influences.
He also stated that more such sporting activities would be organised in Police District Awantipora to encourage youth participation and nurture emerging sporting talent.
During the event, trophies and certificates were presented to the winning teams, while all participants received certificates in recognition of their enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Refreshments were also provided to the players.
Members of civil society, along with a large number of players and spectators, attended the event.
The initiative reflects the J&K Police’s efforts to strengthen community engagement, promote youth development and honour the sacrifices of police martyrs through sports and civic outreach activities.
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