STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The three days District Jammu Softball Championship 2023 was declared open by Prof Rajesh Gupta, Principal Government Gandhi Memorial Science College Jammu at Football Ground, GGM Science College, here on Tuesday.
The Championship is being organised by the Jammu District Softball Association in collaboration with Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council.
While expressing happiness over the massive participation, chief guest said that such a huge participation of players was rarely witnessed even in national level events.
“It is really a delight to witness such a big participation of sportspersons in a district level event. Softball is a University sport and the need is to take part in Inter-University events. I assure you that all the steps will be taken with regard to ensuring participation of the CUJ team in Inter-University events,” maintained Prof Gupta.
Dr Vinod Bakshi, Physical Director GGM Science College, C L Bhat Sr Vice President J&K Softball Association were the guests of honour, while Padam Dev Singh, Joint Secretary J&K Softball Association was the special guest.
The Championship is being organized under the supervision of Yogesh Mahajan as Chairman Organizing Committee; Vikram Singh, Deputy Chairman Organizing Commitee; Harvinder Singh, Convenor of the Championship; Rawat Singh, Organizing Secretary of the Championship and the team of Umpires from District Jammu and the Technical Panel from District Samba namely Sudhir Singh and Ayush Singh.
Today’s Results
Junior boys: St. Paul Sports Club beat Barjala Club by 7-2; Raipur Club beat Saint Paul Sports Club by 10-4; and Raipur Club beat Barjala Club by 10-0.
Sub Junior boys: Raipur Club beat Saint Paul Club by 10-04; Evergreen Club beat Saint Paul Club by 07-03; Raipur Club beat Evergreen Club by 07-02.
Junior girls: Caramel Fighters Club beat Barjala Club by 10-03; Raipur Club beat Saint Paul Club by 08-03; and Saint Paul Sports Club beat Carmel Fighter Club by 07-03.