SRINAGAR: Softball Championship 2024-25 was today declared open at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, here. The event witnessed huge participation of athletes from 14 districts of J&K Union Territory. The 3-day Championship is being organised by J&K Softball Association in collaboration Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council.
The Divisional Sports Officer Kashmir, J&K Sports Council, while speaking on the occasion, highlighted the steps taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and J&K Softball Association for development & promotion of Softball in particular and other recognised Sports in general.
Softball is a recognised and regular event in the Olympic Games and Asian Games. She said since a few years Softball sport is gaining momentum and achieving great heights in Jammu & Kashmir, besides making inroads in every nook and corner of the Union Territory. She lauded the efforts of the organisers for uplifting sports and games in Jammu & Kashmir.
Over 500 athletes and officials from 14 districts of UT J&K are participating in the championship in Sub-Junior (Boys & Girls), Junior (Boys & Girls) and Senior (Men & Women) categories. "The 3-day Championship, which is being sponsored by J&K Sports Council, will conclude on March 27, 2025. Manager Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, sports personalities, district unit heads, sports lovers and International Softball athletes were present in the event.
