Srinagar , 25 Aug 2017
Nasir Khuehami
Bandipora created history in football as first Night Football Match played on Wednesday Night under Floodlights Between Real Kashmir and Mohammedan Sports Sopore in Share Kashmir Sports Stadium Bandipora.
In the semi final match of the ongoing Late Sofi Ghulam Mohd Football Memorial Tournament which was played between Real Kashmir and Mohammedan Sports Sopore under Floodlights that ends with Draw as Penalty Strokes will be held on Friday due to over Crowd. The Match was started at around 7:30Pm and ended at 9:30.
Meanwhile, as the news of matches—which were scheduled to be played under floodlights—went viral on social media, huge rush of people left the cosy atmosphere at their home moved towards the ground.
A group of Football Lovers said that Earlier, we have seen the matches being played under flood lights on our television screens , first time such an event happened not only in our District but also in Football History of Kashmir.
Ubair sofi Organizer of the Tournament said that it was major development in the history of sports in J&K and I hope that we will Hold such Matches in future.
The tournament is being Organized by Bandipora Football Community and was been sponsored by The Hangout Cafe Grill and Restaurant- a newly launched Food Point by Football fans of the Town and B-Town Super Market. Kashmir Convener is the Media partner of the event.
Over 25 Thousands Spectators who came from Nook and corner of the District witnessed cheering and encouraging the players of teams during the match. “As I saw the pictures of the match being played under floodlights on whatsapp, within seconds I left my home and along with my two friends and headed towards the ground,” Bilal Ahmad said.
“Here we have grounds but there is a need to improve the infrastructure at every such level, so that the international level games will be played here,” Prominent Footballer and one of the organizer of Tournament Azhar Ali said.
Meanwhile People of Bandipora praising the Committee for organizing such amazing events.
