GANDERBAL, OCT 4: Lions Ganderbal produced a commanding performance in the final to lift the Grand Knockout T20 Cricket Tournament, defeating Valley Star Greens by a convincing 89-run margin in the grand finale held at Qamariya Stadium.
Organised by Ganderbal Police under the Civic Action Programme (CAP), the tournament brought together 64 teams from across the district, providing young cricketers with a competitive platform while promoting sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and constructive engagement with youth.
The final marked the culmination of an extensive sporting campaign that witnessed enthusiastic participation from teams and cricket enthusiasts across the district. Lions Ganderbal maintained their composure in the decisive encounter and delivered a dominant all-round performance to emerge as champions, while Valley Star Greens finished runners-up.
The concluding ceremony was chaired by SSP Ganderbal Sudhanshu Dhama, in the presence of Dy.SP Headquarters Ganderbal Dr. Urfan, other senior police officers and families of Police Martyrs.
The officers congratulated the victorious Lions Ganderbal and appreciated Valley Star Greens for their competitive effort. They also commended all 64 participating teams for displaying discipline, sportsmanship and a healthy competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
The grand finale also provided an occasion to recognise individual excellence. The winning and runner-up teams, along with the Man of the Tournament and Man of the Match, were felicitated with cash prizes, trophies and appreciation certificates for their performances.
The tournament was conceived not merely as a sporting competition but as part of the police department’s wider community-outreach efforts. Through the Civic Action Programme, the initiative sought to provide youth with a positive and productive avenue for recreation while encouraging values of teamwork, discipline, perseverance and fair play.
The successful conclusion of the tournament further highlighted the role of sports in strengthening Police-Public relations and creating meaningful interaction between law-enforcement personnel and the younger generation.
The participation of 64 teams also underscored the growing enthusiasm for cricket at the grassroots level, while the grand finale at Qamariya Stadium provided a fitting conclusion to the district-wide sporting initiative.
With Lions Ganderbal sealing the championship in emphatic fashion, the tournament concluded on a high note, reinforcing the message that sport can serve as a powerful bridge between youth, community and the police, fostering greater trust, participation and social cohesion.
