Grand Opening of Raja Hari Sen Memorial Cricket Tournament Held at Sundernagar in Mandi.
Shimla:
The Raja Hari Sen Memorial Cricket Tournament was inaugurated with great fervour at the ground of Maharaja Lakshman Sen Memorial College at Sundernagar in Mandi district. The opening ceremony was graced by Ajay Rana, President of the Mandi Cricket Association, who officially declared the tournament open.
Addressing the gathering, Ajay Rana highlighted the life and legacy of Raja Hari Sen, emphasizing his significant contributions to society and the region. He encouraged young players to draw inspiration from such great personalities and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship.
The event witnessed the presence of several distinguished guests, including Dharamender Gill, Engineer-in-Chief (ENC) of the Jal Shakti Department; Rupender Vaidya, Chief Engineer of the Jal Shakti Department; former principals Padam Singh Guleria, Ajay Kapoor, and Kameshwar Thakur of MLSM College; along with noted cricket personalities such as former Himachal Ranji player Praveen Sen, Ranji Trophy players Mukesh Sharma and Kaul Singh, who also serves as a coach at the Mandi district sub-center.
Players from the Mandi District Under-19 girls’ team, senior district team members, captains of all 32 participating teams, and around 300 spectators were present during the ceremony, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.
Ajay Rana informed that a total of 32 teams will compete in the tournament, which will be conducted on a knockout basis. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000, while the runner-up team will receive Rs. 50,000.
The match fixtures were decided through a draw conducted during the event, presided over by ENC Dharamender Gill.
The tournament promises exciting cricket action in the coming days, bringing together talent from across the region and fostering a spirit of healthy competition.
