The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank Football Club won its fourth consecutive title in the prestigious 18th Christmas Gold Cup 2024-25, defeating J&K Police Football Club 4-1 in the summit clash at the Mini-Stadium Parade Ground in Jammu. The match was a closely contested affair, with the two teams locked at 1-1 at the end of the first half. However, J&K Bank scored three goals in the second half to win the title.
Furqan Nabi was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick to lead his team to victory. Salman Ahmad scored the equalizer for J&K Police FC in the first half, but Furqan’s goals in the second half sealed the deal for J&K Bank. Akif Reshi also chipped in with a goal, making it 3-1, before Furqan completed his hat-trick to make it 4-1.
The win brings joy to the fans and reinforces J&K Bank’s commitment to nurturing talent and excellence in sports. The bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Amitava Chatterjee, congratulated the team, praising their dedication, discipline, and passion, saying that this title-winning performance is a source of immense pride for the bank and the region. The bank’s Sports Board and Vice Chairman also congratulated the team, reiterating the bank’s commitment to promoting sports in the union territory and providing aspiring footballers with a platform to excel.