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A total of 15 teams participated in the championship, with 11 menâs teams and 4 womenâs teams. In the women's category, the championship was won by the Warriors, with Reasi placed as the first runner-up. The first match of the day for the 3rd place in the menâs section was played between Udhampur and J&K Police, with JKP winning with a final score of 77-70. The final match between the STC and District Jammu team was a nail-biting affair, swinging either way, but ultimately, the District Jammu team emerged victorious with a score of 72-69.
Dr. Vikram Handa, President of the J&K Basketball Association, welcomed the Chief Guest Ms. Nuzhat Gul and thanked her for her continuous support towards sports and particularly the Basketball fraternity. Ms. Nuzhat Gul, Secretary of the Sports Council, congratulated all the players and remarked on the electrifying energy of the players on the court during the close final match. She assured that the Sports Council would soon provide basketball courts in every district of J&K.Dr. N.S. Bhutyal, Superintendent of GMC Jammu, was the Guest of Honour for the day.
Aman Sharma, Secretary of the J&K Basketball Association, updated the gathering about the championship and presented the annual report of the JKBA's activities. Other notable dignitaries included Rajeev Sharma, member of the JK Sports Council; Kuldeep Gupta, Technical Director of the Kabaddi Federation; Suraj Bhan, Manager of the Indoor Stadium; DSO Baljinder Singh; Ashok Singh Jamwal, Senior Vice President of JKBA; Faisal Hameed, Treasurer of JKBA; Sushma Jamwal, Chief Coach of JK Sports Council; Shubham Sharma, Mentor of Khelo India; and coaches and officials like Rohan Kundal, Kunal, Manoj Kumar Solanki, Rajesh Bandral, and Harpreet Singh. The championship not only provided a competitive platform but also fostered a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among all participants.
