Bandipora, Oct 23: Chinar FC, Andergam, emerged victorious in the inaugural edition of the SKB Champions Cup, defeating Royal FC, Naidkhai, by 2–0 goals in a thrilling grand finale held at SKB Stadium, Naidkhai, on Friday.

The tournament was organised by Thunder FC and Kashmir Hunks, witnessing enthusiastic participation of football enthusiasts and a large gathering of spectators.
The grand finale was graced by the Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, as the Chief Guest. Minister for Agriculture, Javid Ahmad Dar; Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat; MLA Sonawari Hilal Akbar Lone; and MLA Sopore Shri Irshad Rasool Kar attended the event as Guests of Honour.
The final match between Chinar FC, Andergam and Royal FC, Naidkhai, was marked by thrilling moments, competitive play and tremendous sporting spirit. The stadium was filled with enthusiasm as spectators cheered for their respective teams while the crowd maintained commendable discipline throughout the event.
The Deputy Chief Minister congratulated Chinar FC, Andergam, on winning the inaugural championship and appreciated both the teams for their performance and sportsmanship. He urged the players and youth to continue working hard and strive for excellence in sports as well as in other fields of life.
Addressing the gathering, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, extended his best wishes to the organisers and participating teams. He lauded the organisers for the smooth management and successful conduct of the tournament.
Emphasising the importance of youth empowerment, Nasir Aslam Wani said that prioritising young people and providing them with adequate opportunities in sports must remain a key focus.
During the prize distribution ceremony, the winning team, Chinar FC, Andergam, was presented with the championship trophy and a Cheque of ₹70,000 by the Deputy Chief Minister.
Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, presented a cheque of ₹30,000 to the runner-up team, Royal FC, Naidkhai.
The organisers expressed gratitude to the players, public representatives, officers, spectators and all stakeholders for their cooperation and support in making the inaugural edition of the SKB Champions Cup a successful sporting event.
The event was also attended by the senior officers and officials of various departments of the district administration besides sports enthusiasts and the general public.