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SRINAGAR: Dilawar Singh of Haryana pipped local hero Mohammad Akbar Khan to win ‘Pedal for Kashmir’ cycling competition held along the banks of picturesque Dal Lake here on Sunday.
Singh took the title while Khan came runner up, followed by another local cyclist Mohammad Adil Teli.
State Minister for Public Works Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari gave away the prizes to the winners.
Speaking on the occasion, Bukhari said that sports have a pivotal role in building physical and mental health of the youth. He asked the Police Department to continue its efforts to inspire the youth of the State towards sports and for this purpose such events need to be held in all districts of the State. He said that sportspersons are showing much interest in such events and such efforts would promote sports culture and explore the hidden talent of youth in different disciplines.
Earlier, the Director General of Police, K. Rajendra Kumar, flagged off the rally. He lauded the role of Organizing Committee headed by ADGP (Armed), S.M Sahai for having conducted the event in a befitting manner. He said that officers had put in a great effort and ensured participation of national and international cyclists. In the Senior Men’s category, who were conferred with cash awards and trophies include Dilawar Singh, Mohammad Akbar Khan, Mohammad Adil Teli, Gh. Rasool Kawa and Hilal Ahmad Sofi.
In Junior Boy’s (under 19) category those who received the awards include Mohit Kumar, Wahid Ahmad Ganie, Amir Sadiq Gojri, Vipan Saini and Parvaiz Ahmad whileas Komal Ajay Deshmuk of Maharashtra, Bushra Ali, Novjout Kour, Insha Waddu and Sheraza Banoo were adjudged top five winners in Junior girl’s (under 19) category.
In Sub-junior Boys (under 12) the top ten winners who received prizes for their outstanding performance during the event include Sohail Ahmad Dar, Arshid Faredi of Delhi, Sheikh Sakib, Showkat Ahmad, Mohmis Ismail, Abrar Ahmad, Bilal Ahmad Dar, Aqib Ahmad Gojri, Hashim Nabi and Abrar Hussain.
The cyclists who topped Sub-junior (under-12) girl’s category include Shivani of Delhi, Rubab Ali, Shahida Jabeen, Nidhu Manzoor, Arjuman Hamid, Ifra Arooz, Hufza Ali, Nabia Nissar, Fiza Ahad and Farhad Nissar.
Among others, the flag off and prize distribution ceremony was attended by Vice Chairman Legislative Council, Jahangir Mir and LC, Member Kurshid Alam, ADsGP, S.P Vaid, Dilbagh Singh and L. Mohnty, DG Sports and Youth Services, Jahagir Mir, IsGP, A.K Choudhary, H.K Lohia, Deepak Kumar, S.J.M Geelani, Sunil Sharma, Alok Puri, Sunil Kumar, S.L Sharma, Jagjit Kumar, S.A Watali and J.P Singh, DIsGP, Alok Kumar and G.H Bhat, President JKFA, Zamir Thakur, Vice President JKFA, Prof Bashir Ahmed and all Kashmir based Commandants Armed/IRP Battalions.
