JAMMU :The Rotary Hockey Tournament was completed today at K K Hakku Stadium, Jammu.
The four-day Rotary Premier Hockey League, organised by Rotary J&K Zone, District 3070 under the aegis of Hockey J&K concluded today with a thrilling final match. The league featured eight top clubs from across the UT with the aim of promoting sports, fitness and a drug-free society among youth.
In the final, Khalsa Hockey Club, Gol Gujral defeated MBS Hockey Club Simbal by 6-1 to lift the Rotary Premier Hockey League Trophy 2026. Medals and certificates were given to both the teams. Cash prize was given by Rtn. Anoop Gupta to the winners and runners-up team.
District Governor 3070, Sh. Rtn. Anil Singla was the Chief Guest. In his address, the Chief Guest lauded the efforts of Rotary J&K Zone for organising such a wonderful and well-disciplined league. He stated that sports is the best medium to channelise youth energy in a positive direction and Rotary's initiative for a drug-free and healthy society is highly commendable.
Honourable MLA Nagrota, Ms. Devyani Rana also presided as the Chief Guest for valediction programme and distributed the prizes to the winning teams. She also appreciated the Rotary Club for promoting youth and sports in the region and stated that such tournaments inspire our young generation to stay fit and away from drugs.
Guests of Honour and dignitaries present were Rtn. Naresh Anand, Distt. Secty , Dr. Yash Pal Sharma, Facility director SMVDNSH, Katra, Rajiv Sharma, Dr. Taran Singh and RJ Juhiee Mohan , Dr Rajpal Singh and Rtn Rajiv Awasthi.
Dr. Yash Pal Sharma, stated that sports and health go hand in hand and such hockey leagues not only promote physical fitness but also build team spirit and mental strength among youth. He congratulated all the participating teams for their sportsmanship.
Rtn Randhir Singh Goel received the life time achievement award for 50 years journey of dedicated service to Roatry .
The league was successfully Chaired by Dr. Dushyant Choudhary along with Jaswinder Kuku , IG (Retd.) Ashok Gupta , Event & media coordinator Social Reformer Rtn. Dr. Navneet Kaur.
The Host Club for the final day was Jammu Tawi . President Jammu Tawi Rtn Ranjeet Singh Jamwal and Sect Rtn Shiv Kumar Sharma along with their club members and members of the other clubs held the event with a dynamic unified spirit .
Dr Dushyant & Dr Navneet kaur gave the vote of thanks , they expressed their thanks to the teams of various Roatry Clubs and stated that the league was a true "celebration of unity in diversity, emphasizing teamwork and harmony among youth. "Momentoes were present to the members of the organising members , and the journalists from press , Print and electronic Media . Special Thanks to Mousmi Verma YSS,J&K & TISS student ,Sr Rtn Pooja Malhotra , Dr Shivani Choudhary , Rtn Meena Jamwal , Rtn Neetu Bali , Rtn Manisha , Rtn Anisa Jan & Rtn Jatinder Gandokh for their valuable contributions to this league .
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