Srinagar police concludes Football Tournament under civic action programme 2026–27
13/11/2026
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- Srinagar Police successfully concluded the Football Tournament organised under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026–27, with the final match played today at the Synthetic Turf Football Ground, TRC Srinagar.
The tournament commenced with an inaugural ceremony on October 27, 2026, at Rugby Playfield, Polo Ground, Srinagar, witnessing enthusiastic participation from various football teams across District Srinagar. The much awaited final was played between Down Town Heroes Academy, Srinagar, and Sports Council Football, Srinagar, wherein Down Town Heroes Academy emerged victorious, clinching the championship title. Both the winner and runner-up teams were felicitated with trophies and cash prizes in recognition of their performance and sporting spirit.
The closing ceremony was graced by Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS, SSP Srinagar, as the Chief Guest. The occasion was also attended by Shri Ghulam Mustafa, JKPS, SP Headquarters Srinagar; Shri Musadiq Majid Basoo, JKPS, SP City East Zone Srinagar; Shri Yasir Parray, JKPS, SDPO Kothibagh; Ms. Syed Sleet Shah, JKPS, DySP Headquarters Srinagar; and Shri Nazir Ahmad Teli, DySP DAR, DPL Srinagar, besides other senior officers of District Police Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, SSP Srinagar reiterated the commitment of Srinagar Police towards engaging youth in positive and constructive activities through sports and other community-oriented initiatives. He emphasised the importance of sports in promoting discipline, teamwork, physical fitness and a sense of responsibility among young people.
On the occasion, SSP Srinagar urged the youth to stay away from drug abuse and unlawful activities and channel their energy towards sports and other constructive pursuits. He assured the participants that Srinagar Police would continue to extend every possible support and encouragement to budding sportspersons in achieving their goals.
The tournament concluded on a positive note, reaffirming Srinagar Police's commitment to strengthening police-public relations, promoting sports culture and providing constructive opportunities to the youth under the Civic Action Programme 2026–27.