Excelsior Sports Correspondent
REASI, May 11: The Inter Zonal competitions in the disciplines of Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Volleyball and Wrestling for boys Under-14 and Under-17 years got underway at Kambaldanga, here today.
The competitions were declared open by District Treasury Officer Reasi, Mahesh Sharma in a simple but impressive function.
District Social Welfare Offices, Rafiq Ahmad Jaral, Sarpanch Mari, Maheshwar Singh, ZPEO, Om Prakash, panches and a large number of the locals were also present on the occasion.
Earlier, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Reasi, Dr S S Chib presented a detailed report of the tournament.
He said that 388 students drawn from 22 different institutions are participating in this tournament.
In his brief address, Mahesh Sharma conveyed his best wishes to all the participating teams and advised them to play the game in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Mr Jaral while addressing the participants said, games not only entertain but also build character of an individual and keep a person physically fit.
A pledge ceremony was held wherein participating players took oath to observe true spirit of sportsmanship and discipline.
Meanwhile, in Kho-Kho Under-17 boys, HS Nomain defeated Trikuta Shiksha Niketan Reasi, HS Aghar Jitto drubbed HSS Katra and HSS Panthal got better of HSS Reasi.
In Kabaddi Under-17 boys, Trikuta Shiksha Niketan Reasi drubbed HS Kambak Danga, HSS Katra beat Lawrence Public School Reasi, HS Kanjali prevailed over HS Aghar Jitto and HSS Reasi outplayed HS Sirla Bhaga.
In Volleyball Under-17 boys, Trikuta Siksha Niketan Reasi defeated Lawrence Public School Reasi, HS Sirla Bhaga trounced HS Dhanori and HS Kanjali outclassed HS Kotli Bhagga.
The matches were officiated by Ashok Kumar, Ramesh Kumar, Pardeep Nag, Anil Singh and Ajay Kumar Billa.
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