Keran Mela Witnesses Sporting Spirit as Run for Fun Race, Cricket Final Held in Keran

Keran Mela Witnesses Sporting Spirit as Run for Fun Race, Cricket Final Held

Keran:
The ongoing Keran Mela 2026 witnessed enthusiastic participation of local youth as a 10-kilometre “Run for Fun” race and the Keran Mela Cricket Tournament final were held in Keran.

The Run for Fun race, organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with the District Administration Kupwara, saw hundreds of youngsters taking part.

The race was conducted in two categories Under-30 and Over-30.

In the Under-30 category, two cousin brothers secured the first and second positions, while a student from BHS Kundian bagged the third position.

The winners and other position holders were felicitated and presented with prizes at the conclusion of the event.

The cricket final was played between Lolab Panthers and Sarhad Keran, with Lolab Panthers defeating Sarhad Keran to lift the Keran Mela 2026 Cricket Trophy.

The final witnessed a large gathering of spectators and added to the festive atmosphere of the mela.

Speaking to Kashmir Viewer, participants said such sporting events provide local youngsters  an opportunity to showcase their talent and remain engaged in positive and constructive activities.

They also said regular sports events can encourage youth to stay away from drug abuse and other harmful activities.

Locals appreciated the initiative and called for more such sporting and youth-oriented activities to be organised regularly in Keran.