SPORTS REPORTER
JAMMU: Inter Company Volleyball Tournament of IRP 5th Bn got underway at Battalion Headquarter Beoli in district Doda on Tuesday. In all, 68 spikers, representing six different teams, shall compete for the top honours in this meet.
The competition was declared open by Commandant IRP 5th Bn, Mohd Arif Rishu (SSP) amidst interaction with the participating teams. The participating teams have come from different locations of Kishtwar, Gandoh, Bhadarwah and Beoli Doda to compete on league-cum-knockout basis.
The arrangements for successful conduct are being looked into by organising committee under the supervision of Shiv Kumar Singh Chouhan (SP, Quartermaster of the Unit) and Ranjit Singh (SP, Adjutant of the Unit).
Earlier, speaking to the teams and the gathering of locals, Commandant IRF 5th Bn said, “The aim of the tournament is to create stress free environment for the jawans and also to keep them physically fit and mentally alert.”
The deserving players out of this event shall be selected for participation in the upcoming Inter Battalion Tournament to be held in Srinagar, he informed.