Football Final organized by Kashmir Society, JKFF concluded at Ishbar
Srinagar: It was first time in Kashmir that ambassador of any Country has honored J&K Football players at final match. The Tajikistan ambassador who is on his visit to Srinagar, at a well attended sports function organized by the Kashmir Society in collaboration with Jammu Kashmir Football Federation honored Wining Lions Team of Nishat, who defeated Tigers Team in the final match of Shah-e-Hamdan Football Tournament. Eight Teams participated in this tournament which started on 20th May and concluded on 12th June.
According to a statement issued to KNS, besides ambassador of Tajikistan, the Chairman of Kashmir Society Khwaja Farooq Renzushah, office bearers of Jammu Kashmir Football Federation and respectable of the area were present on the occasion. Thousands of youths and people had assembled in the mini stadium to watch the final match. The Captain of the Wining Lions Team Mr. Muzafar shah received the trophy and runner up team headed by Captain Shakeel Ahmad Mir received the trophy of honor.
While addressing the sports personalities and people there the ambassador of Tajikistan Mr. Syed Beg Saidov said that football is the most popular game in Tajikistan and he will ensure that their football team will visit Kashmir and play with such talented players. He was impressed by the performance of the players.
The chairman of Kashmir Society Khwaja Renzushah said Kashmir is full of talent whether it’s the field of science, art, education or sports people of Kashmir have proved their metal. He said it is a great encouragement that ambassador of a country has taken pains to encourage sports personalities of Kashmir. He said that Zameer Ahmad president of Football Federation had already has organized one of the top football tournaments in Bakhshi Stadium. However, at the same time the federation is also working to encourage Second generation of the Valley. He said the way both teams have performed today which was witnessed by His Excellency ambassador of Tajikistan is a clear indication that future of football team is very bright in the valley.