Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN presided over the Closing Ceremony of 24th Inter-CPSU Cricket Tournament at Chandigarh. SJVN successfully organized the tournament under the aegis of Power Sports Control Board from 22nd Feb to 27th Feb 2025.
Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma awarded Trophies, Medals and Certificates to Winning Teams. Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Sharma said that such events not only provide an opportunity to enhance sporting skills but also provide a platform to interact, make new friends and explore new places. He further congratulated the winners and appreciated all the teams for exhibiting sportsmanship. He also appreciated the efforts of Team SJVN involved in successfully organizing the event.
The final match of the tournament was played between POWERGRID and NHPC. Due to inclement weather, the match was called off and both POWERGRID and NHPC were declared joint winners of the tournament. Best Batsman of the Tournament trophy was awarded to Sh. Jason J. Lamare from NEEPCO, Best Bowler of the Tournament was conferred to Sh. Abhishek Yadav from NHPC And Player of the Tournament trophy was awarded to Sh. Sandeep Malhotra from Grid Controller of India. The second Runners up trophy was clinched by DVC.
In the tournament, thirteen teams from Ministry of Power (MoP), Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Grid Controller of India, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), NHPC, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Power Grid Corporation of India, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), THDC India and SJVN participated.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and support from employees and sports enthusiasts, making it a memorable celebration of cricket and corporate sportsmanship. The tournament served as a platform for fostering stronger bonds among CPSUs while promoting a culture of sports within the corporate sector.