Friends Club Chiktan won the Kargil Hero’s Cup Cricket Tournament-2023 by beating Skarchan Latoo by two wickets on October 22.

Kargil Hero’s Cup Cricket Tournament-2023 was organised by the Human Upliftment Organization Ladakh at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang. 90 teams from different parts of the district participated in the tournament.

Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon attended the concluding ceremony. Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balsaheb Suse; Councillor Bhimbhat, Abdul Wahid, Councillor Chuliskambo, Councillor Chiktan constituency, Kacho Liyaqat Khan, members of civil society, players, and sports enthusiasts were present.

CEC congratulated the winner and runners-up teams for displaying remarkable sportsman spirit and their splendid performance in the final match and making it memorable. He said that winning and losing are part of the game but maintaining the sports spirit is the major purpose.

Dr Jaffer added that these sports events are more than just games as they keep people fit and away from negative influences.

Pertaining to the improvement of infrastructure and other logistics of the stadium, CEC Jaffer assured to address the matter of lavatory and dressing rooms for the players. He said that sports infrastructure will be the priority aim of LAHDC Kargil.

Furthermore, he added that the Hill Council in coordination with District Administration Kargil will resolve all the matters pertinent to sports infrastructure and promotion. 

Deputy Commissioner Kargil congratulated the winner and runner-up teams and appreciated the efforts of sports persons and organizers. He assured all possible support from district administration for further improving the playground. 

The winning team was rewarded with a trophy and cash prize of ₹1,50,000 while the runners-up team was given a trophy and cash prize of ₹1,00,000.

Mussa Mohd from Friends Chiktan was declared man of the match for his phenomenal display of cricketing skills throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, the dignitaries also felicitated the winner and runners-up teams with medals.