Khelo India Tourney witnesses athletics competitions

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KATHUA, Nov 17: Organized by the District Administration Kathua, the Khelo India Tournament of block Hiranagar witnessed the athletics competitions for all age groups of girls at Sports Stadium Hiranagar, here.
The competitions are being organized under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kathua Rohit Khajuria and supervision of the District Youth Services and Sports Officer Kathua Sunil Kumar. Zonal Physical Education Officer Hiranagar Yog Raj Sharma is the Assistant Organizing Secretary of the tournament.
A total of 71 athletes of block Hiranagar participated in today’s competitions.
In U-17 girls category, Rosha of Higher Secondary School Marheen, Surekha of Higher Secondary School Chakra, Rita Devi of High School Chadwal, Salima of Higher Secondary School Marheen, Sukriti Sharma of Sai International School Hiranagar, Nandani Verma of Government Girls High School Marheen, Saleema Akhtar of High School Parngoli, Anjali Sharma and Nilakshi Sharma of High School Said emerged winners of 100, 200, 400, 600, 1500 meters races and high jump, long jump, shotput throw and discus throw respectively.
In U-19 girls category, Manti Bandral of Higher Secondary School Mangloor, Begum of Higher Secondary School Kootah, Kanchan of Higher Secondary School Hiranagar, Vishali of Higher Secondary School Mangloor, Sonica of Higher Secondary School Mangloor, Mitali of Higher Secondary School Kootah, Priya of Higher Secondary School Mangloor and Harsha of Higher Secondary School Hiranagar stood first in 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 1500 meter races and high jump, long jump, shotput throw and discuss throw respectively.
In senior category of women, 5 athletes—Monika, Priya, Anu Chaudhary, Sonia and Radha Devi of block Hiranagar participated in their respective events.

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