Excelsior Sports Correspondent
ANANTNAG, Aug 13: The District Rugby Championship was held at Birla Open Minds International School, Batangoo Anantnag, witnessing enthusiastic participation from 15 teams comprising 150 boys and girls from various schools and clubs across the district.
The opening ceremony was graced by Shaziya Farooq, Principal of the host school, as chief guest, with Owais Ahmad Dar as guest of honour and Bashir Ahmad, Manager, Incharge Sports Stadium Anantnag, as special guest.
The closing ceremony featured Anees Ul Islam, Coordinator, J&K National Conference Anantnag, as chief guest. Other dignitaries included Syed Saba Shafi (District Vice President, NC Anantnag), Shahid Rasheed Dar (Chairman, KIE Anantnag) and Suhail Hassan Bhat (CEO, Royal Sports Academy Anantnag).
Birla Open Minds International School emerged as overall champions, with KIE Anantnag and Royal Sports Academy Anantnag securing the runner-up and second runner-up positions, respectively.







