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Srinagar November 02, 2025: ( ) -- The 22nd Senior National Soft Tennis Championship 2025 was inaugurated here on Sunday with an impressive opening ceremony at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex.

The championship, organized by the J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, features participation from players and coaches representing more than 25 states and union territories.

Advocate Saif-ud-Din Bhat, MLA Khansahib, attended the ceremony as the chief guest, while Raju Parmar, former Member of Parliament and Advisor to the Amateur Soft Tennis Federation of India (ASTFI), was the guest of honour.

The event commenced with a March Past by the participating teams and a performance by the J&K Police Band, followed by a cultural programme showcasing the rich heritage of Jammu & Kashmir.

In his address, Bhat commended the J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association for hosting the prestigious national event in a professional manner and urged the players to uphold the true spirit of sportsmanship.

Guest of Honour Raju Parmar expressed gratitude to the association and the J&K Sports Council for their commitment to promoting soft tennis.

Other dignitaries present included Shakuntala J. Khodadhra, Secretary General, ASTFI; Raja Ghulam Nabi Wani, Chairman, J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association; and Shakir Ashraf, General Secretary of the association.

During the ceremony, mementoes were presented to the medal winners and participants of the recent 9th Asian Soft Tennis Championship for their outstanding performances.

Narinder Pal Singh, Joint Secretary, ASTFI, delivered the vote of thanks, appreciating the efforts of all officials and volunteers. 
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Over 400 players from across the Union Territory are participating in the championship.

Srinagar September 28, 2025: ( ) The Jammu & Kashmir UT Soft Tennis Championship 2025 began with great enthusiasm at Gindun Stadium in Rajbagh, Srinagar, on Sunday. Organized by the J&K Soft Tennis Association in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, the championship has drawn over 400 players from various districts across the Union Territory, showcasing emerging talent and a growing passion for the sport.

The opening ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble MLA of Eidgah and former Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly Jb. Mubarak Gul, who attended as the Chief Guest. He was joined by Guest of Honour Raja Ghulam Nabi Wani, Chairman of the J&K Soft Tennis Association; Shakir Ashraf, General Secretary of the Association; and other distinguished sports officials from across Jammu & Kashmir.

In his inaugural address, the Chief Guest applauded the organizers and encouraged the youth to actively engage in sports, highlighting its crucial role in personal development and community building. Chairman Raja Ghulam Nabi Wani affirmed his commitment to strengthening the foundation of soft tennis in the region and supporting young athletes through structured training. Echoing these sentiments, General Secretary Shakir Ashraf reiterated the Association’s vision for the holistic development of the sport and commended the athletes for their dedication and sportsmanship.

The championship, which will feature matches across multiple categories and age groups, will continue over the next several days at the Gindun Stadium venue.
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