Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Thousands Gather in Pulwama as Royal Premier League Returns
The Royal Premier League is a cricket tournament held in Pulwama.
Its second season began under bright floodlights.
More than 20,000 people came to watch the matches.
Families, young people and cricket fans cheered together.
Police had to help manage the very large crowd.
Six people were hurt when part of a stadium wall fell.
The accident did not stop people from enjoying the event.
Organizers say the tournament is meant to bring happiness and hope to young people.
Local residents believe sports can help bring communities together.
More than 20,000 people attended the opening of the second Royal Premier League season in Pulwama.
The day-night tournament features 10 teams from across Kashmir.
The event brought youngsters, families and cricket fans together in a festive atmosphere.
Six people were injured when a stadium wall collapsed during the large gathering.
PDP MLA Waheed Para unveiled the trophy, while Pulwama SSP Tanushree conducted the toss.
- Who
- More than 20,000 spectators, 10 cricket teams from across Kashmir, tournament organizers, PDP MLA Waheed Para and Pulwama SSP Tanushree.
- What
- The second season of the Royal Premier League began, while six people were injured in a stadium-wall collapse.
- When
- In 2026, during the tournament's opening day-night matches.
- Where
- A cricket stadium in Pulwama, South Kashmir.
- Why
- Organizers intended to offer young people a space for happiness, hope, social interaction and community celebration.
- Tournament
- Second edition of the Royal Premier League
- Attendance
- More than 20,000 people
- Participating teams
- 10 teams from across Kashmir
- Format
- Day-night cricket tournament
- Injuries
- Six people were injured after a stadium wall collapsed
- Trophy unveiling
- PDP MLA Waheed Para unveiled the trophy
- Opening toss
- Pulwama SSP Tanushree conducted the toss