BANDIPORA GIRLS SPORTS FESTIVAL – 2021
“Spirit of Freedom” Bandipora Girls Sports Festival was conducted by Bandipora RR under the aegis of Manasbal Sector at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium from 18 Sep 2021 to 22 Sep 2021. The five day extravaganza was aimed at promoting sports and empowering women by providing an exclusive platform to showcase their talents. The Civil Administration, JKP, CRPF and Local Awam were also taken on board for this initiative wherein sports were utilised to address social issues by empowering women & generating awareness.
Major events conducted as part of the festival included North Kashmir Volleyball Premier League for Women, Bandipora District Girls Athletics Competition and Bandipora District Village Games Competition for Girls. Apart from these competitions, a multitude of activities geared towards generating awareness in various fields were also organised to include Folk Songs & Dance, Martial Arts Display, Felicitation of Women Achievers etc.
The finals were graced by Commander Manasbal Sector RR, CO Bandipora RR, DC Bandipora, CO 3rd Battalion CRPF, SSP Bandipora and various other dignitaries from Security Forces, Civil Administration & Local Schools.
The festival was first of its kind and impacted people from all walks of life with total numbers estimated to be in hundreds. It has generated awareness about Women Empowerment, Women’s Rights & Sports with a view to encourage them to realise their full potential and achieve their dreams.
