The inaugural match of the Bagtore Premier League was played on Sunday at High Ground Bagtore near the Line of Control (LOC) in the Gurez Valley of North Kashmir's Bandipora district.

The inaugural match was played between MS Kanzalwan vs YS Bagtore while MS Kanzalwan defeated YS Bagtore by 44 runs in the opening match.

Shameema Majeed from the MS Kanzalwan team was named the player of the match.

27 teams from Gurez Valley and Bandipora are participating in the tournament.

Lt Col Himanshu Yadav of the Army's Rana Battalion Bagtore was the chief guest, other degnitries were also present on the occasion.

A local player expressed his gratitude to the tournament organizers and the Indian Army for organizing the event and supporting the youth.

He encouraged all the youth of Gurez Valley to participate in sports activities and stay away from drug abuse.

A large number of local spectators enjoyed the match and the enthusiastic atmosphere.