The Pakistan Army has inaugurated the Quaid-e-Azam Football Tournament in Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with participation from teams across all AJK districts. The tournament will run until February 5th.
The opening ceremony saw diverse attendance, including military officers, civil society representatives, members of the business community, schoolchildren, and various community leaders. The event featured a trophy unveiling and a ceremonial release of birds.
Teams from throughout AJK’s districts are taking part in the competition, which aims to provide a platform for regional athletes to showcase their sporting abilities. The tournament structure ensures representation from all districts within the region.
Local players have praised the tournament for promoting sports culture in the area. It serves as a venue for youth engagement in organized athletic activities, providing opportunities for regional talent development.
The event is structured to continue until February 5th, during which teams will compete in a series of matches to determine the tournament champion. The format allows each district team to demonstrate their capabilities throughout the competition period.
Participating athletes have expressed interest in seeing similar events organized in the future, emphasizing the tournament’s potential impact on regional sports development. This event adds a new competitive platform for local athletes to the region’s sporting calendar.
