Sports Journalists honoured
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Hotel Radisson Blu Jammu took an initiative to inaugurate the IPL Wall of Fame in order to celebrate the success of J&K’s cricketing heroes who are part of various teams in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League.
The portraits of IPL stars of J&K including the pace sensation Umran Malik, explosive batter Abdul Samad, bowling all-rounder Yudhvir Singh Charak, swing bowler Rasikh Salam and left-arm spinning all-rounder Abid Mushtaq, were unveiled by the Chief Guest Ranjeet Kalra, Member Sports Council and ace Sports Administrator along with
Eminent Journalist Ahmed Ali Fayaz, Pradeep Dutta Senior Editor Times Now and Media Manager JKCA, Rajesh Dhar, who were the Guests of Honour.
On the occasion, eminent Sports Journalists of various publications were honoured by the organisers for their outstanding contribution in promoting sportspersons of various sports disciplines.
Those who were honoured included Sudhir Kumar, Sanjeev Sharma, Vikas Abrol, Kirti Dhar, Ranjit Thakur and Akash Raj.
Speaking on occasion, Kalra expressed gratitude to Prop. Radission Blu Bhupesh Gupta and his team for their novel initiative to celebrate the success and journey of our J&K’s IPL stars.
“Apart from the Wall of Fame, the organisers have installed a small cricket arena which will be there throughout the IPL season to enthuse cricket lovers. Moreover, the registered players of JKCA will be given a 20 percent discount on all foods and beverages throughout the IPL season,” said Vikas Kohli F&B manager Radisson Blu.