Inter-Zonal sports competitions begin in Jammu

Judo players in action during a match.
Judo players in action during a match.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 6: Inter-Zonal Level Competitions in multiple disciplines including Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Badminton, Wrestling, Karate and Judo for U-14 and U-17 boys and girls commenced across various venues in Jammu today. The events are being organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Jammu, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students across all fourteen zones.
Over 500 students from each zone are participating daily. Simultaneously, the Inter-School District Level Martial Arts Competition is underway at MA Stadium Jammu, drawing significant participation from both boys and girls. DYSSO Jammu appreciated the players for their dedication, stating that such competitions pave the way for higher-level representation at state and national levels.
In Karate U-14 boys category, in 20-25 kg Diskant secured first place and Raghav second; in 25-30 kg Manik stood first and Vivek second; in 30-35 kg Manik secured first and Vivek second; in 35-40 kg Manav stood first and Marvin second; in 40-45 kg Avyaan secured first and Marvin second; in 50-55 kg Sharrav stood first, Daksh second and Shiv third; in another 40-45 kg category Sahil secured first and Tushar second; while in +60 kg Prayansh stood first and Ishmeet Pal second. In Judo U-14 category, in 20-25 kg Yareen secured first place and Rahul second; in up to 30 kg Ziaravali stood first and Udhay Singh second; and in up to 35 kg Atib Ahmed secured first while Sahil finished second.