Excelsior Sports Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, May 6: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Zone Jib, Udhampur, today launched an inter-school zonal-level sports tournament for Under-14 and Under-17 girls, marking the beginning of the 2026–27 sports calendar approved by Director General Youth Services & Sports J&K (UT), Anuradha Gupta.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation as competitions began in Athletics, Karate, Judo, Wushu, Boxing, and Taekwondo under the supervision of Zonal Physical Education Officer Jib, Jyoti Rani Gupta. She encouraged them to display discipline, determination, and sportsmanship while striving for excellence.
As part of the programme, 320 students from 27 Government and private schools took a collective pledge under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, marking 100 days of the anti-drug campaign and reaffirming their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.
Technical coordination and selection were conducted by Ajit Singh Bandral and Sanjay Sharma (PEMs, ZPEO Office Zone Jib), along with a team of physical education experts, who identified emerging talent across disciplines.
Results: In Judo U-14 girls, Simran Dogra won the -27 kg category, while Janvi Devi secured first position in -32 kg. In U-17 category, Purvi clinched first place in -36 kg and Komal Devi topped -40 kg. In Taekwondo, Purbhi Sharma won the -35 kg U-17 category and Mahi Devi secured -38 kg, while in U-14 category Rudrakshi won -22 kg and Ananya Sharma secured -24 kg. In Wushu, Plasksha won the -40 kg category and Lalita secured first place in -48 kg. In Karate U-14 girls, Nazia won the -34 kg category and Rachna Devi secured first place in -38 kg.
In Athletics, Musrat Begum won the 100m (U-14) and Sonam Riaz (U-17), while Manvi Sharma and Divya secured first positions in 200m categories. In 400m, Sonali Devi won in both U-14 and U-17 categories, Sunakshi Sharma won the 600m U-14, and Gudia Devi clinched the 800m U-17 title.
Young athletes shine at zonal sports meet
Don’t drag Quran into politics to hide failures: Mufti to NC
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 6: Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti today accused the ruling National Conference of “dragging the Holy Quran into political discourse” and attempting to deflect attention from governance failures.
Addressing reporters here, Mufti said the National Conference had “fallen to a new low” by invoking religious sentiment instead of engaging in substantive political debate. She argued that if the party wished to challenge her politically, it should do so on policy and performance rather than religion. “They don’t understand the greatness of the Holy Quran,” Mufti said, adding that those invoking it in politics had remained silent on several key issues affecting the region.
She cited the passage of the Waqf Bill, the closure of Siraj-ul-Uloom School, and alleged surveillance of mosque committees, clerics, and imams as instances where, according to her, the party failed to speak up. She also raised concerns over what she described as the “erosion of the Urdu language.”
Without naming him directly, she referred to decisions taken under departments linked to Omar Abdullah, questioning recruitment practices and alleging that jobs were being filled through “backdoor entries” and outsourcing to banks without public advertisement.
Mufti further accused the National Conference of attempting to divert public attention from pressing issues, including unemployment and administrative actions such as demolition drives. She claimed that houses were being demolished under various pretexts, including alleged links to drug peddling and militancy sympathisers, and that government employees were being dismissed without adequate accountability. “The youth, especially those from open merit categories, are struggling while the Government watches like spectators,” she said.
Mufti appealed to keep religion out of political rivalry. “If they want to fight us, they should do so politically. But for God’s sake, do not involve the Holy Quran,” she said.
Back-to-back explosions near security establishments in Punjab
KLF claim of responsibility being verified: DGP
CHANDIGARH, May 6: Two back-to-back explosions near security establishments shook Punjab on Tuesday night, triggering panic and drawing condemnation from opposition parties, which called them efforts to “destabilise” the state.
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The first explosion happened around 8 pm in Jalandhar outside the headquarters of the Border Security Force’s Punjab Frontier, while the second blast occurred at around 11 pm near the army cantonment in Amritsar’s Khasa. No injuries have been reported, police said.
An investigation into both incidents is underway.
Amritsar (Rural) Senior Superintendent of Police Suhail Mir Qasim stated that police received reports of a loud sound at around 11 pm on a road in Khasa. “Our teams arrived on the scene immediately,” he said.
Preliminary inspections indicated that someone had thrown an explosive device towards the boundary wall, leading to the explosion, according to the SSP. Police mentioned that a piece of a tin sheet covering the boundary wall had fallen as a result of the blast.
Following the explosion, a team of forensic and bomb disposal squad visited the site to collect samples.
Amritsar (Rural) Superintendent of Police Aditya S Warrier, who also visited the scene, confirmed that further investigations are ongoing. Police added that a team of army officials also assessed the situation, after which the area was cordoned off.
CCTV footage from the vicinity shows the explosion occurring at night. A local villager reported that his family was awakened by a loud sound and came outside their home to see what had happened.
In the Jalandhar incident, the blast ripped apart a scooter, damaged a traffic signal pole and windowpanes of a nearby shop. Locals recounted that the scooter, which was parked outside the BSF headquarters, Punjab Frontier, caught fire shortly after a loud sound. The scooter belonged to Gurpreet Singh, who regularly delivers parcels in the area.
CCTV footage captured the explosion, which resulted in a cloud of smoke. An unidentified man was seen running for cover following the blast.
Talking to reporters on Tuesday night, one of Gurpreet’s relatives said that the scooter caught fire as he was approaching it. He immediately called his father and informed him about the incident. Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur confirmed to reporters late Tuesday that an Activa scooter parked near the gate caught fire suddenly. She stated that Gurpreet is fully cooperating with the investigation.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said the Amritsar blast was a low-intensity explosion and that no group has claimed responsibility for it. However, he reckons Pakistan’s ISI might be behind the incident.
“We assume that, as today is the Operation Sindoor anniversary, this is part of Pakistan’s ISI designs to cause disruptions in Punjab. Punjab is fighting a proxy war on behalf of the nation against Pakistan,” he said.
Regarding the Jalandhar explosion, the DGP said that the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLF) has claimed responsibility, adding that “we are verifying” the claim.
Opposition parties have condemned the AAP government over the blasts.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who also holds the home portfolio, over the blasts.
“Three blasts in 10 days, two in a single day, May 5: Jalandhar outside BSF headquarters and Sri Amritsar Sahib Army area, April 27: Rajpura rail track. Continued intelligence failures and the collapse of law and order are a matter of grave concern. Chief Minister @BhagwantMann, who is also the state Home Minister, is busy with mimicry and cheap politics. He has forfeited the right to remain in office,” Badal said in a post on X.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring also slammed the Mann Government.
“Back-to-back blasts have shaken Punjab. Yesterday in Jalandhar, and now near Khasa Camp in Amritsar, this is deeply alarming. Who is trying to destabilise our state? Why has the Punjab Government failed to prevent such incidents? What is the Government of India doing? Repeated lapses point to a serious breakdown of intelligence and security. Punjab’s peace cannot be compromised. We demand accountability and immediate action,” Warring said in a post on X. On April 27, an explosion occurred at a freight corridor rail track in Shambhu in Patiala. Police arrested four members of a pro-Khalistan terror module, backed by Pakistan’s ISI, for the blast. (PTI)
Future-vacancy appointees must stand behind regular recruits: HC
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 6: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a writ petition filed by four Munsiffs seeking higher placement in the seniority list, holding that appointees accommodated against future vacancies cannot claim seniority over candidates appointed earlier against clear and available posts.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar delivered the judgment in SWP No. 1577/2018, filed by Tabassum Qadir Parray, Meyank Gupta, Sajad ur Rehman and Altaf Hussain Khan against the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and others.
The petitioners were represented by Advocate Salih Pirzada. The High Court was represented by Advocate M I Qadiri while Government Advocate Waseem Gul, Advocate Showkat Ali Khan and Government Advocate Faheem Nisar Shah appeared for the respondent.
The petitioners had challenged the seniority list of Munsiffs issued by the High Court vide order dated November 19, 2011, claiming that they should have been placed at serial numbers 16, 17, 18 and 26 respectively on the basis of their merit position in the selection list prepared by the J&K Public Service Commission.
The controversy arose out of a selection process initiated in 2008 for recruitment of Munsiffs. The High Court had requisitioned 31 vacant posts, including four backlog vacancies under the Scheduled Tribe category. However, due to an error in the vacancy reference, 35 posts were notified by the PSC and 35 candidates were recommended.
The Court noted that only 31 clear vacancies were actually available. Therefore, 31 candidates were appointed as Munsiffs vide Government order dated April 1, 2011, while the petitioners were not appointed at that stage as they were beyond the available vacancies.
Later, after fresh vacancies arose due to promotions, the petitioners were accommodated and appointed as Munsiffs vide Government order dated September 29, 2011. In the seniority list issued on November 19, 2011, they were placed below those who had been appointed earlier.
The petitioners argued that since their names figured in the same select list and their merit position was higher than some of the appointed candidates, their seniority ought to be fixed on the basis of merit rather than the date of appointment.
Rejecting the argument, the Division Bench held that the petitioners were not appointed simultaneously with those who had been appointed against clear vacancies. The Court observed that the petitioners were appointed later against future vacancies and, therefore, their date of first appointment had to be taken as September 29, 2011.
The Bench held that a candidate does not acquire an indefeasible right to appointment merely because his or her name appears in a select list, particularly when the selection is beyond the number of available vacancies. It further observed that the selection process legally came to an end with the appointment of 31 candidates against the available vacancies.
In strong observations, the Court said that the appointment of the petitioners against future vacancies was de hors the rules and irregular, if not void ab initio. The Bench further remarked that the High Court had taken a compassionate view by accommodating the petitioners against future vacancies and that they could not thereafter seek to overtake those who were regularly appointed earlier.
The Court also held that the petition was hit by delay and laches, as the seniority list had been finalized in 2011 and challenged only in 2018, after nearly seven years. During this period, the seniority position had already been acted upon and promotions to the rank of Sub-Judge had been made.
Relying on settled Supreme Court law, the Bench reiterated that seniority once settled and acted upon cannot be unsettled after a long delay, especially at the instance of persons who approach the court belatedly.
Dismissing the petition, the High Court held that the challenge to the seniority list was not only barred by delay and laches but was also devoid of merit.
Trump threatens Iran with bombing if it doesn’t reopen strait of Hormuz
‘End of war depends on Iran’
WASHINGTON, May 6: US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with more bombing Wednesday if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a report that an agreement is emerging to end the war.
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Trump posted on social media that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart. But that all depends on Iran accepting a reported agreement that the US president did not detail.
“If they don’t agree, the bombing starts,” Trump wrote.
Trump’s threats came after China’s foreign minister called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran war following a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who was visiting Beijing for the first time since the war with the US and Israel started February 28.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday his country was “deeply distressed” by the conflict.
China’s close economic and political ties to Tehran give it a unique position of influence. The Trump administration is pressing China to use that relationship to urge the Islamic Republic to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said on Tuesday that he was pausing his short-lived US effort to guide stranded commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in hopes that a deal could be finalized. A shaky ceasefire has been largely holding, despite exchanges of fire during the US push to reopen the strait on Monday.
Iran’s effective closure of the strait, a vital waterway through which major oil and gas supplies, fertilizer and other petroleum products passed before the war, has sent fuel prices skyrocketing, rattled the global economy and put enormous economic pressure on countries, including major powers like China.
The spot price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell to around $100 per barrel Wednesday, easing significantly from big price jumps earlier in the week. The prices are still well above the roughly USD 70 a barrel that crude was selling for before the war began.
Araghchi’s visit to China comes ahead of a planned visit by Trump to Beijing for a high-profile summit May 14-15 with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip would be Trump’s first to China during his second term and the first by a US president since Trump visited in 2017.
“We believe that a comprehensive ceasefire is urgently needed, that a resumption of hostilities is not acceptable, and that it is particularly important to remain committed to dialogue and negotiations,” Wang said, according to a video of the meeting.
The Chinese foreign minister said the conflict “has already lasted for more than two months. It has not only caused serious losses to the Iranian people, but also had a severe impact on regional and global peace. China is deeply distressed by this.”
In a televised interview with Iran’s state media from Beijing, Araghchi said his visit included discussions of the Strait of Hormuz as well as Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Iran has attained “an elevated international standing” after the war, having proven its capabilities and strength, Araghchi said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope that Beijing would reiterate the need for Iran to release its chokehold on the strait, which would deny its main leverage as Trump demands a major rollback of Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.
“I hope the Chinese tell him what he needs to be told,” Rubio said during a White House briefing Tuesday. “And that is that what you are doing in the strait is causing you to be globally isolated. You’re the bad guy in this.”(PTI)
J&K UT Open Chess C’ship from May 22
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 6: The All J&K Chess Association has announced the UT Level Open Chess Championship 2026–27, scheduled to be held from May 22 to 24 at Gindun Sports Stadium, Raj Bagh, Srinagar. The championship aims to select players for participation in the upcoming Senior National Chess Championship for men.
Players from across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been invited to take part in the prestigious event. Interested participants must submit their entries on or before May 20, 2026, by 6:00 pm. Organizers have clearly stated that no entries will be accepted after the deadline under any circumstances.
The association has encouraged enthusiastic chess players to seize this opportunity to compete at a higher level and showcase their talent. For further details and registration, participants can contact the All J&K Chess Association through the provided phone numbers.
Fortifying Digital Frontier
In an age where governance has migrated decisively into the digital realm, the security of that digital space is not merely a technical concern – it is a matter of public trust, national integrity, and administrative credibility. The inauguration of the Jammu and Kashmir Security Operations Centre (JK SOC) by the Chief Secretary represents far more than the launch of a facility. It signals a maturation in how the Union Territory thinks about, and acts upon, the imperative of cybersecurity. Jammu and Kashmir has, by any objective measure, distinguished itself as a frontrunner in the delivery of digital public services. To lead the country in the breadth and accessibility of online governance is no mean feat – it is an achievement that deserves both recognition and careful stewardship. Yet with that distinction comes a commensurate weight of responsibility. When more citizens depend on digital platforms for electricity billing, land records, grievance redressal, application tracking, and a host of other essential services, the stakes attached to the security and continuity of those platforms rise correspondingly. A leadership position in e-governance is only as strong as the infrastructure that underpins it.
The need for this realisation has not been without its sobering reminders. Not long ago, dozens of J&K Government websites were rendered non-functional following prolonged non-compliance with CERT-In verification and audit requirements. The spectacle of over a hundred departmental portals going dark – leaving citizens stranded and services suspended – was a cautionary tale about what happens when cybersecurity is treated as an administrative formality rather than a mission-critical obligation. The lesson was clear and unambiguous: digital governance without robust cybersecurity is a structure built on sand.
What made that episode particularly instructive was where the accountability truly lay. Agencies such as the National Informatics Centre provide indispensable expertise, technical guidance, and institutional support. But the onus of cybersecurity compliance ultimately rests with each individual department. Every ministry, directorate, and administrative unit that operates a digital presence must treat that presence as a frontline public asset – not a peripheral concern to be delegated indefinitely to external bodies. This cultural shift, from passive dependence to active ownership, is perhaps the most important reform required by J&K’s digital governance ecosystem.
The threats that necessitate this shift are neither hypothetical nor trivial. Cyber risks in J&K emanate from a uniquely complex threat landscape. Whilst individual bad actors and opportunistic cybercriminals pose a persistent danger, the more sobering reality is that hostile nations have, on multiple occasions, sought to disrupt Government portals and compromise sensitive data as part of broader destabilisation efforts. That these attempts have been thwarted consistently speaks to the vigilance and proactive posture maintained by NIC and the IT Department. However, vigilance at the national level must now be matched by robust capability at the local administrative level – which is precisely what the JK SOC delivers.
Equipped with advanced tools for real-time threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and security analytics, and operating on a round-the-clock basis, the SOC functions as a dedicated nerve centre for the UT’s digital assets. Its close coordination with CERT-In ensures that incident response is neither delayed nor siloed. For citizens engaging with Government portals, this translates into a measurably safer digital experience – one where their data and their interactions are shielded by a professional-grade monitoring apparatus that operates continuously, even when offices are closed.
It is equally worth acknowledging the consistent and engaged oversight that the Chief Secretary has brought to this domain. His periodic interventions on matters of cybersecurity compliance have demonstrably moved the needle, and his presence at the SOC inauguration underscores the seriousness with which the administration regards this infrastructure. Leadership attention at the highest level is not incidental – it is what transforms well-intentioned policy into concrete institutional change. The JK SOC is, in this sense, both a destination and a departure point. It consolidates the gains made thus far whilst creating the conditions for sustained, secure digital growth. As J&K continues to expand its e-governance footprint, this centre will serve as the guardian of that expansion – ensuring that the services citizens depend upon remain safely accessible. In the digital era, that assurance is not a luxury. It is the very foundation of modern, trustworthy governance.
NC abuses Delhi for votes, then aligns with it: Bukhari
Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 6: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari today accused the ruling National Conference of exploiting anti-Delhi sentiment during elections while later aligning with the Centre, saying his party would engage with Delhi only for the welfare of J&K’s people and never act as “agents” of anyone.
Speaking to reporters here, Bukhari said people in J&K were emotionally misled during Assembly elections and made to believe that supporting the Apni Party would amount to compromising with Delhi.
“They abuse Delhi when seeking votes, then cling to it like a soul to the body. We will engage with Delhi for the welfare of J&K’s people, but we will never become anyone’s agents,” he said.
Bukhari alleged that mainstream regional parties had “sold everything from 1947 to 2019,” including the dignity, rights and development of the people, while failing to deliver meaningful benefits in return.
“They told people that if they voted for Altaf Bukhari and the Apni Party, there would be trade-offs with Delhi. But these parties themselves left nothing unsold in J&K,” he said.
Bukhari said the Apni Party differed from traditional regional parties because it was not centred around political dynasties.
Commenting on election results in West Bengal, Bukhari said allegations of rigging by losing parties were common in democracies, but stressed that the will of the people must prevail.
“Those who have won deserve congratulations, and those who lost should continue working among the people. Any party that fails to serve the public will eventually be rejected,” he said.
On the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India, Bukhari alleged that the exercise appeared aimed at disenfranchising Muslims.
“If such attempts are being made, it is wrong. We must remain alert because electoral roll revision is also happening in J&K,” he said.
Bukhari also reiterated his party’s demand for a ban on liquor in J&K, saying prohibition could be implemented in the Union Territory just as it had been in Gujarat and Bihar.
Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack, Bukhari described it as condemnable and questioned the continued closure of several tourist destinations in Kashmir even after the passage of one year.
“If the Government believes security arrangements are inadequate at these tourist spots, then when will it ensure proper security?” he asked.
He also appealed to tourists from across the country to continue visiting Kashmir, saying the security situation in the Valley was “better than several places in the country.”
For a batter who can attack any bowler in Tests, Pant’s IPL record is surprising: Pujara
MUMBAI, May 6: Cheteshwar Pujara finds it completely baffling that a quality batter like Rishabh Pant has not exactly been able to replicate his exploits in Test cricket in the IPL arena where the southpaw’s record has been pretty ordinary.
While Pant remains India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in red-ball cricket, he has lost ground when it comes to white-ball cricket. He is no more a part of the T20I side despite being a T20 World Cup winner in 2024, and remains second-choice in ODIs after KL Rahul.
Pant over the years has played 134 IPL games, scoring 3757 runs with two centuries and 20 fifties at a strike-rate of 146 which is slightly below par for a top-four batter. In 49 Tests, he has scored 3476 runs with eight centuries and 18 fifties with three figure scores in England, Australia, South Africa.
“I am also very surprised because someone like Rishabh Pant who can attack any bowler in Test cricket and his IPL, when we just look at the stats, it is not as good as in Test cricket,” Pujara, a JioHotstar CTV Hindi expert, told reporters in an interaction here on Wednesday.
“I think it is the mindset thing also. There has to be some more clarity in the way Rishabh plays,” he said.
“I still feel that someone like Pant, who is a quality batter (and) can play all three formats of the game, his record in T20 cricket should be a lot better than what it reflects,” Pujara said.
The former India batter said some clarity is certainly needed as far as Pant’s batting is concerned in the IPL. Having started the IPL this year wanting to bat in the top-order, Pant has returned to middle after a few disappointing outings.
“Technically, I don’t see a lot of changes which is needed in Rishabh’s batting. It’s just the mindset,” Pujara said.
“It’s also clarity of thoughts, clarity in what he needs to do when he walks in to bat and the kind of shots he should play because in Test cricket, he knows that these are his areas and even if the field is kept on the fence, he still picks the right pockets to hit the shots.”
Pujara feels that Pant’s game in T20s is predominantly leg-side based and possibly he could work a bit on developing shots on the off-side.
“In T20 format, he is a little more dominant on the leg side where he will have to work on his game on the off side which will allow him to be even more successful,” Pujara said.
While Pujara said MI skipper Hardik Pandya will have to analyse if the captaincy burden is affecting his performance or not, the former India batter said it certainly is not working out for Pant.
“Well, it can. I think that is something which he can only answer that but we have seen that other players, someone like Rishabh Pant who also hasn’t been performing really well, he is leading the team, even Axar Patel, does it affect their performance as a leader?,” Pujara said.
“I mean, they (Pandya and Pant) are the ones who can answer that but sometimes yes, it can affect. Especially in the case of Rishabh Pant, if he is focusing more on his game, that will definitely help him because we have seen that captainship hasn’t been helping him a lot.”
“But it is always his personal decision whether he wants to continue as a leader or the franchise looks at another leader and if Rishabh Pant plays as a player will his performance get better? If it does, then I’m sure he should do that, but it is always a personal call,” Pujara added.
Pujara, however, defended India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s struggles with the bat saying consistency is over-rated in the IPL.
“Consistency Is overrated In a T20 format and I’m not denying, Surya’s performance hasn’t been great,” Pujara said.
“Yes it can definitely improve but you are playing a role for the team in a T20 format. If you are walking in and scoring say an eight-ball 20 runs and if it’s helping the team and you are getting out, you are not looking at that individual performance….”
“… because sometimes our expectation is for a player to get 40-50-60 whatever that higher number is but the impact which you bring in a team is more important than the number of runs you get,” Pujara added. (PTI)
Inter-Zonal sports competitions begin in Jammu
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.