STATE TIMES NEWS
DODA: Seeno Volleyball Club Bhalessa clinched the title trophy of the Doda Volleyball Championship which was organised by Volleyball Association of J&K (VAJK) at Halipad Ground Bhalessa, here.
In the final, Seeno Volleyball Club defeated Tribal Youth Volleyball Club 3-1 (25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 25-21) amidst applause from the audience.
The event, wherein nine teams of the district took part, was sponsored by the J&K Sports Council.
SDM Gandoh, Arun Kumar Badyal was the Chief Guest and Salahudin Mir ZPEO was the Guest of Honour in the closing ceremony who presented the title trophies and other individual prizes.
The Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of VAJK in taking the game to remotest parts of the UT by way of holding competitive volleyball.
Kuldeep Magotra (CEO VAJK) and Mohd Tariq (Joint Secretary VAJK) were among other prominent persons present in the closing function.
“We are thankful to the locals of Gandoh town for overwhelming support and encouragement during the two-day event. Such gestures further strengthen organisers’ resolve to visit rural pockets with more such events,” said Kuldeep Magotra.
The final was officiated by Zahoor Elahi, Ishtaik Ahmed, Zai ul Haq.