Udhampur, Feb 24: A five day Volleyball Tournament, organised by 137 Bn, CRPF under the Civic Action Programme commenced today here at the SRTC campus, Udhampur.

Six teams are participating in the event. CRPF personnel and local coaches conducted the first match between Veer Volleyball Club and C.V.C. Volleyball Club, featuring high-energy plays, skill demonstrations and team-building drills.
M.K. Sicon, Commandant; Kartar Singh, Second-in-command; R.L. Meena, Dy. Comdt; Suresh, Dy. Comdt; Dr. Manish Rundla, Medical Officer of 137 Bn, CRPF; Ashok Padha, President, Volleyball Association, Udhampur cum Executive Member-J&K Volleyball Association; Naveen Kumar, PEM, Dy. SSO, Sanjay Sharma, PEM, Dy. SSO, Manik Nargotra, PEM, Dy. SSO; Amit Sharma, PET, Dy. SSO; Vinod Sharma, Dy. SSO & Kuldeep Sharma, J&K, Jt. Secretary-Volleyball Association of Udhampur and media personnel along with players, CRPF Jawans and locals were present on this occasion.
Local coaches and officials provided guidance to local youth, especially on fitness, teamwork and sports discipline. They also motivated participants to adopt healthy habits, build physical strength and overcome limiting mindsets for overall well-being.
Prizes and sports equipment were distributed among Volleyball Players to promote sports and fitness.