JAMMU, OCT 23: The Kabaddi Ground at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, is set to host the Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Kabaddi Gold Cup on Saturday, October 24, as the Jammu & Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association prepares to organise the sporting event aimed at promoting kabaddi and encouraging greater participation in traditional sports.
The tournament will commence with the opening ceremony at 11:30 AM, which will be attended by MLA Yudhvir Sethi as the chief guest. The award ceremony is scheduled for 4:00 PM, with Member of Parliament and BJP Jammu and Kashmir President Sat Sharma slated to attend as the chief guest.
Named after Pt. Prem Nath Dogra, the Gold Cup is expected to bring the spotlight on kabaddi, a traditional sport that combines physical endurance, agility, strategy and teamwork. The tournament will provide a platform for sporting competition while highlighting the importance of promoting indigenous games and encouraging young people to pursue sports.
The Jammu & Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association has invited members of the media fraternity to cover the event, including the matches and both ceremonies. Media representatives and journalists have been requested to reach the venue in time for the proceedings beginning at 11:30 AM.
The event comes amid continued efforts to promote sporting activities and provide competitive platforms for athletes across Jammu and Kashmir. Such tournaments can help foster sportsmanship, encourage emerging talent and strengthen public interest in traditional disciplines.
With the opening and award ceremonies scheduled around the day’s sporting programme, the Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Kabaddi Gold Cup is expected to bring together players, sports enthusiasts and representatives from different sections of society at the M.A. Stadium venue on Saturday.
