First ever football match played under floodlights in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jun 19 (Only Kashmir): Amid cheering of crowd, the summer capital city Srinagar witnessed star football players of the country—playing an exhibition match under floodlights between Indian Stars XI and JK Stars XI at AstroTurf Football ground, TRC Srinagar.
Former India players Bhaichung Bhutia, Renedy Singh and Mehrajuddin Wadoo featured during the match as Jammu & Kashmir got its first floodlit football ground.
“This is a moment of joy for all of us,” said the local players. “We want government to create more such facilities so that youth have options to display their sporting talent,” they said.
The event concluded with power-pact, thrilling, football match between India Stars XI and JK Stars XI—who were honored in pre-match ceremony by Advisors Chief Secretary.
The 15,000-capacity stadium was developed in 2014 and has been the home ground for both the clubs from the city – Real Kashmir FC and LoneStar Kashmir. While Real Kashmir plays in the I-League, LoneStar are in the 2nd Division I-League.
Former India international Mehrajuddin Wadoo headlines the JK XI team which also includes former player Ishfaq Ahmed. Both Ishfaq and Wadoo emerged from the valley in 2000s to turn professional in the game.
Both have turned out for Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the playing days. While Wadoo is involved in the FC Pune City academy as the U19s coach, Ishfaq is currently serving as an assistant manager to Eelco Schattorie at Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League (ISL).