• DC presides over valedictory function, felicitates winners, runner up teams with Trophies, Medals of appreciation

SRINAGAR :  District Administration Srinagar’s Rolling Trophy Inter College Cricket Tournament 2026, organized under the Youth Empowerment and Engagement Programme, today concluded with a valedictory function held at SP College Srinagar, marking the successful culmination of the Inter-College sporting event.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Akshay Labroo presided over the valedictory  ceremony as the Chief Guest and formally felicitated the winning and runner-up teams with trophies, medals, and certificates of appreciation.

The event was also attended by Chief Planning Officer Srinagar, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Nodal Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges, Seema Naaz, IAS Probationer Alfred Thomas, Principal SP College, Dr. Haris Izhar Tantray, Principal Gandhi Memorial College, Masood  Ahmad, District youth Services & Sports Officer, Ghulam Hassan, besides enthusiastic participants from students and faculty members of various City Colleges.

During the valedictory address, the DC emphasized that initiatives under the Youth Empowerment and Engagement Programme are designed to provide constructive avenues for young people, encouraging them to actively participate in academic, cultural, and sports-related activities. He reiterated that such platforms play a crucial role in channelizing youth energy in a positive direction and strengthening community engagement at the grassroots level.

The DC emphasized that the District Administration Srinagar will provide similar platforms to students to showcase their talent by organizing events including cultural feast, entrepreneur feast, science & technology events under 12 month long under the Youth Empowerment and Engagement Programme to nurture sporting talent and build a strong sports culture within the district.  The DC commended the efforts of the organizing Committee, Nodal Principal Colleges Kashmir, SP College and sports coordinators for ensuring the smooth conduct of the tournament by involving youth in constructive and healthy pursuits. He stated that the event also play a key role in promoting sportsmanship, youth engagement, physical well-being and awareness against social evils through constructive extracurricular activities under the broader framework of the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.

While highlighting the ill effects of the drug menace, the DC also underlined the counselling, treatment, and rehabilitation facilities available in Srinagar District for individuals affected by drug addiction and substance abuse, particularly at IMHAANS and through the Tele-MANAS platform. The DC said these facilities are playing a vital role in providing psychological support, medical assistance, counselling services, and rehabilitation to victims of drug abuse, while also helping families cope with the social and emotional impact of addiction.

During the valedictory function, the Deputy Commissioner felicitated the winning and runner-up teams with trophies, medals and certificates of appreciation. He also felicitated the best performers of the event.

The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from different  Government Degree Colleges across District Srinagar, bringing together talented young cricketers in both men’s and women’s categories.

In men’s Category Gandhi College lifted the title whereas Amar Singh College won the  Runner Up Trophy. Mozain from Gandhi College was declared as the  Player of the Match while Faheem from Gandhi College as Player of the Series.

In Women's Category Government College for Women M.A.Road lifted the Title while Gandhi College won the Runners Up Trophy. Masrat from Women's College M.A. Road was announced as the Player of the Match as well as Player of the tournament for her brilliant all round performance.

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