Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament 2025 Kicks Off at Pune Division
Pune, 21st March 2025: The Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament 2025, organized by Pune Division, Central Railway, commenced today at the Tadiwala Road Sports Ground. The event aims to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among railway employees.
The tournament was inaugurated by Divisional Railway Manager Rajesh Kumar Verma, marking the start of the six-day cricketing event. A total of 28 matches will be played, with 15 departments of Pune Division competing for the championship title. The opening match featured a face-off between the Electrical Department and the Stores Department.
The semi-final and grand finale are scheduled for 31 March 2025, where the top teams will battle for victory.
Several dignitaries attended the inaugural ceremony, including:
Shri Jitendra Singh, Divisional Sports Officer & Sr. Divisional Personnel Officer
Dr. Milind Hirve, Sr. Divisional Commercial Manager
Shadab Jamal, Sr. Divisional Mechanical Engineer
Rajesh Meena, Sr. Divisional Signal & Telecom Engineer
D. Pawan Kumar, Sr. Divisional Material Manager
Sheelbhadra Gautam, Asst. Operation Manager
A large number of railway employees gathered at the venue, cheering enthusiastically as the tournament unfolded. The event highlights Central Railway’s focus on encouraging sports activities and fostering a healthy work-life balance for its employees.
