The six-day long Chinar Women's Cricket Championship- 2022 organized by 24 RR in collaboration with J&K Women's Cricket Association kicked off here in Qamaria Sports Stadium on Saturday.
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir attended the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest and announced the Championship open.
SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar and District Youth Services and Sports Officer Ganderbal were the guests of Honour. Besides, dignitaries from various organizations/institutions were also present.
Twelve teams from districts of Kashmir and Women cricket teams from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are also participating in the Championship which is being played on league cum knockout basis.
The Championship is being organised by the Army's Ganderbal based 24 Rashtriya Rifles Headquarter.
Commanding Officer 24RR Col. Vijay Reddy was also present during the inauguration ceremony.
The inaugural match was played between Kulgam and Bandipora in which Kulgam after winning the toss elected to bat first and registered maiden win—(KNO)