September 01: In order to boost the morale of the players and to encourage sports activities among the youth, Police in Budgam today felicitated the cricket team Budgam Braves for winning the Kashmir Premier League 2021 by organizing an event of appreciation at District Police Lines Budgam.
While speaking on the occasion, SSP Budgam, Shri Tahir Saleem-JKPS congratulated the winners for making the feat and hoped that they would inspire other youth to engage them in sports activities. He also stated that the sports play an important role in an overall personality development of an individual. He emphasised on youth to take full advantage of the platform provided by Budgam Police which is aimed to boost the sports activities and channelize energy towards positive goals.
While appreciating the role of players, SSP Budgam felicitated them with appreciation certificates. The event was also attended by Dy.SP DAR DPL Budgam and other police officers.
Pertinently, the Kashmir Premier League 2021 was organised by Army (15th core Srinagar) which commenced on 28th July 2021. Total 196 teams from across the valley participated in the tournament. The final of the tournament was played on 29th August 2021 between Budgam Braves and Shahi Shopian in which Budgam Braves emerged as winners by defeating Shahi Shopian.