Bandipora, Aug. 22 -- The 2nd edition of the Sultania Volleyball Tournament, a much-anticipated sporting event in north Kashmir's Bandipora district was inaugurated on Friday by MLA Bandipora, Nizam-u-din Bhat, at Middle School Gundpora, a venue now synonymous with high-voltage volleyball clashes.

Declaring the tournament open as the Chief Guest, Bhat said sports are a unifying force in Kashmir and promised continued support for youth-driven initiatives. "Our young players have immense talent. Events like this bring communities together and also open opportunities for our boys to shine at the national stage," he said, while lauding the organisers for sustaining the spirit of the game.

The event drew an impressive line-up of dignitaries....