Jammu, feb 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kashmiri Pandit Premier League (KPPL) Cricket Tournament at KC Sports Club Jammu on Sunday.

On the event, the Lt Governor congratulated the Lalitaditya Sports, Education and Health Organization on its initiative to empower youth by means of sports activities.

He prolonged his felicitations and greatest needs to the women and men gamers from throughout the nation and overseas taking part within the match.

“Sports has been an important pillar of the nation-building process. It gives us an opportunity to renew our commitment to the ideals of ancient culture and nurture the values for new generations,” the Lt Governor mentioned.

He mentioned tournaments like KPPL additionally present a fantastic platform to the youth to showcase their expertise and hone qualities like self-discipline, willpower and teamwork. He assured the mandatory help from the administration for the enlargement of the Kashmiri Pandit Premier League.

The Lt Governor additionally reiterated the dedication of the UT administration to increase handholding and monetary help to the youth of Kashmiri Pandit neighborhood, displaced individuals of POJK and West Pakistan Refugees.

Sh Anil Bhat, President, Lalitaditya Sports, Education and Health Organization knowledgeable {that a} complete of 21 groups together with Men, Women and Junior groups are taking part within the match.

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Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Dr. Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) J&Okay; former senior officers of UT and Police Administrations, distinguished residents, sportspersons and members of Lalitaditya Sports, Education and Health Organization have been current.