Kupwara: A Womens Snow Cricket tournament was organised in North Kashmirs Kupwara region recently to create awareness and ensure more participation of women in sports in the Valley.
This was the first time a cricket tournament for girls was hosted in the Kupwara region.
Organised in Panzgam village, the tournament was part of the Khelo India initiative and brought cheers to thousands of woman sports enthusiasts who have never been seen before, reports ANI.
An official said that the event witnessed a total of four teams from Kralpora and Meelyal Block.
Public representatives and locals from the area were present to witness the first-ever winter sports tournament for girls in this area, he told ANI, adding that such frequent events conducted have seen widespread participation of local women.
Over 10,000 spectators attended the games and cheered the girls.
Thousands of spectators came here to watch the match, which was never seen here before as such events are being held for the first time in our district, a young cricketer told ANI.
She hopes that more girls would participate in cricket matches in the future.
It was a dream for the girls who are interested in cricket here to play a cricket match and finally it was fulfilled, she said.
