M. S Haidri
Muzaffarabad: Kashmir Volleyball Super League (KVSL) opening ceremony was held here on Sunday at Jalalabad sports complex.
According to details, a large number of youngsters, children, elders and ladies alongwith families and personnel of civil and military leadership were present on the occasion.
Chief Secretary Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muhammad Usman Chachar was the chief guest on the occasion.
Both trophies of Volleyball and Shoot ball were revealed while the chief guest permitted the event to Begin.
The official slogan of KVSL “Maidan Marle” was also released on the event sung by well known Kashmiri singer Sohail Abbasi.
Nine teams from 3 AJK division have qualified for the event. Poonch Panjals, Poonch Azads, Poonch shotters have qualified from Poonch Division, Mirpur Badshah, Shair-e-Mirpur and Mirpur Shooters have qualified from Mirpur Division while Muzaffarabad Janbaz, Muzaffarabad Bahadurs and Muzaffarabad shooters have qualified from Muzaffarabad division for both Volleyball and Shoot ball competitions respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Secretary AJK has said that all institutions have worked hard for the selection of palyers on merit.
He maintained that this activity will continue for youth as their future is very bright.
He also advised the youngsters that they should adopt discipline and merit and a state could only develop by following such principles.
AJK have immense talent.
“It was the first time that any state level volleyball super league was organized in Azad Jammu and Kashmir”, he added.
Event audience also appreciated such kind of healthy activities for the promotion of sports among the youth.
The even was sponsored by Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Zindgi App, SCO and others