Srinagar, Sep 22 : Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Tuesday attended the grand finale of the District Administration’s Under-19 Football Rolling Trophy-2026 at the Rugby Field, Poloview, and urged young people to actively participate in sports and stay away from drug-related activities.
The event was organised by the District Youth Services and Sports Office in collaboration with the District Administration Srinagar as part of efforts to create better opportunities for youth to excel in sports and other disciplines.
Labroo, who was the chief guest, underlined the efforts of the District Youth Services and Sports Office and the district administration in providing young sportspersons opportunities to showcase their talent and develop a competitive spirit.
He said the District Administration Srinagar has initiated the Rolling Trophy Championship across the district to nurture youth talent through drawing, painting and singing competitions, seminars and debates, besides football, cricket and other sporting events.
The deputy commissioner urged youth, particularly participating athletes, to take maximum part in sporting activities and desist from involvement in any kind of drug-related activity.
He emphasised the role of sports in fostering discipline, brotherhood, teamwork, leadership and a healthy lifestyle among young people.
Labroo congratulated all the teams and participating players for their performances and encouraged young athletes to pursue sports with dedication and discipline. He also appreciated the officials, coaches and organisers for their contribution to the successful conduct of the tournament.
On the occasion, the deputy commissioner administered an oath to the participating athletes under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, urging them to contribute towards building a drug-free society.
Around 400 athletes from different schools across the district participated in the Football Rolling Trophy-2026.
The final was played between Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Jawahar Nagar, and Sri Pratap Model Higher Secondary School, with Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Jawahar Nagar, emerging victorious.
The release also named Sheikh Arshan Asif of Boys Higher Secondary School, Jawahar Nagar, in connection with the final, though it did not specify the nature of his achievement.
Later, Labroo distributed prizes among the winning and runners-up teams as well as participating players who took part in the league matches.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Aadil Fareed, IAS Probationer Aakash Garg, IAS Probationer Sai Kiran, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, District Youth Services and Sports Officer Ghulam Hassan and other senior officers and officials were present at the grand finale.
Players, officials and sports enthusiasts also participated in large numbers, creating an energetic sporting atmosphere at the venue.(KNS)
