PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE | Dehradun
The Department Sports Society (DSS) will organise the Department Cricket League (DCL) from October 2 to October 24. The information was provided by DSS president Deepak Joshi while addressing a press conference on Thursday.
Addressing the media, he said that preparations for the much-awaited cricket tournament have been completed and it is set to begin on October 2. In this, 360 employees of government departments in Uttarakhand will be part of the competition. “The objective of this league is to involve government department employees in sports to help them take a break from their regular work and also to encourage sportsmanship among them,” he added.
He informed that a total of 18 teams are participating in this year’s DCL tournament, whereas last year it was just about 11 teams. The opening match will be inaugurated by the Cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal.
Joshi informed that these matches will be played on two major grounds – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where the opening match will be played and Maharana Pratap Sports College ground, where other matches will be held.
He also informed that this year, DSS has taken the decision to promote the State’s culture, traditions and local talents. In this connection, Uttarakhand’s renowned folk dancer and singer Shweta Mehra and renowned folk singer Kishan Mahipal will give captivating performances at the opening ceremony on October 2.
Joshi said that to encourage players, DSS has announced attractive cash prizes: winner Rs 5,00,000, runner-up Rs 3,00,000, third prize Rs 1,00,000 and fourth prize Rs 50,000. “Many new attractive individual and team awards will also be there,” he added.
He appealed to all sports lovers to encourage players and help the tournament become historic.
