Army organises "Football Tournament" to remember Shaheed Rifleman Sunil kumar at Jhullas

JAMMU: In an effort to integrate local youth with national mainstream and to further strengthen the bond between Army and locals, “Shaheed Riflemen Sunil Kumar” Memorial Football Tournament was organised at remote village of Jhullas of Poonch. The event was to commemorate the supreme sacrifice by Riflemen Sunil Kumar in service of the nation on 07 Jul 2004. Matches were conducted on league basis.

On completion of the matches, semifinals and finals were conducted on 20 Sep 2021. In strongly contested Final match, played between City Football Club and Dashmesh Football Club the players displayed their sporting skills and gave pitched fight for each and every goal. Dashmesh Football Club won the finals.

A total 144 players participated & 365 locals attended the event. These matches were organised to inculcate the values of sportsmanship amongst local youth and for promoting sports activities in this region. The youth and the villagers expressed their gratitude to Indian Army in promoting sports in this remote area.