Mysuru: The RNTCP (Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme) team bagged the NTEP (National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme) winner’s cup at the  cricket tournament jointly organised by the Health Department and District TB Control Centre on the final day of the 3-day tournament held at J.K. Grounds here on Sunday.

A total of 16 teams had taken part in the tournament, which had begun on Apr. 15 with actor Srinagara Kitty inaugurating it by striking a ball with a bat. The tournament was organised in order to create public awareness on TB, with the theme ‘Identify all TB patients and treat them.’

The NTEP team bagged the cup and a cash prize of Rs. 20,000.  Mysuru DHO team came second, while K.R. Nagar team stood third. The tournament was held with six-over a side rule.

District TB Eradication Officer Dr. Siraj Ahmed and other officials were present.