Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KISHTWAR, July 23: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pankaj Kumar Sharma inaugurated and declared open the Inter-Zonal District Level Tournament for U-19 Boys & Girls at the historic Chowgan Ground, here today. The sports event is being organised by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, marking a vibrant celebration of youth talent across multiple disciplines.
The opening ceremony was also attended by District Youth Services & Sports Officer Jaffer Haider Sheikh, Zonal Physical Education Officers (ZPEOs), sports staff, students, athletes and other concerned remained present.
Addressing the energetic gathering, the DC emphasized the importance of sports in shaping the personality and imbibing discipline among young individuals.
He encouraged the student-athletes to showcase true sportsmanship, determination, and team spirit throughout the competition.
The tournament features a wide range of sporting events for both boys and girls, including Volleyball, Kabaddi, and Kho-Kho, with participants drawn from various zones across the district.
Matches are being conducted under the guidance of DYSSO Kishtwar Jaffer Haider Sheikh and the close supervision of ZPEOs and trained sports officials, ensuring fairness, discipline, and enthusiastic participation.
Results of today’s events in the discipline of Kho-Kho – U/19 Girls Winner- Paddar Zone and Runner-up- Kishtwar Zone; In the discipline of Kabaddi – U/19 Boys Winner- Kishtwar Zone, Runner-up- Nagseni Zone.
In the discipline of Volleyball – U/19 Boys, Winner- Paddar Zone, Runner-up: Kishtwar Zone and Volleyball – U/19 Girls, Winner:Nagseni Zone.
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