Jammu Mar 02 :- The First iteration of General Bipin Rawat Memorial cricket tournament, was inaugurated under the aegis of Ace of Spades Gunners today at OP Hill stadium in Mendhar, district Poonch(J&K).
About 30 teams of border villages of Mendhar, Rajouri & Poonch areas are participating in this tournament which is being conducted on a knock out basis. The inaugural match of tournament was played between Dream 11 & 11 Star Gursai team.
The cricket tournament is being organized by Mendhar Youth led by Pankaj Sharma & Shri Balram Sharma, President, Snatan Dharam Sabha Mendhar with assistance from Mendhar Gunners to create a conducive atmosphere for youth. The tournament is a homage to the late Gen Bipin Rawat, CDS and is a testimony of Indian Army’s commitment to provide a platform to the youth of J&K, to showcase their hidden talent & channelise their energy in a progressive manner.
