Poonch: The Indian Army has arranged a Hockey Premier League in the Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled to take place from November 12 to 20.
The season began on Friday, with six boys’ teams and four girls’ teams playing for the Hockey Premier League trophy.
“Through this event, we are remembering the individuals who sacrificed their lives to save Poonch. A total of six teams of boys and four teams of girls have participated in the tournament,” said Pawan Kumar, a Hockey coach.
While hockey player Rozia Kazmi, said, “event like this gives us motivation and positive energy to do better things. I thank the Indian Army for organizing this league every year.”
In preparation for the ‘Poonch link up day 2021,’ which is scheduled on November 22, the Indian Army is arranging several events such as a photography competition, a hockey game, and a cricket match.
