RR Bhaderwah organises Girls Kho-Kho Tournament under Operation Sadhbhavana

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Daily Excelsior
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Excelsior Sports Correspondent BHADERWAH, Sept 1: To give Prime Minister’s ‘Khelo India let’s Play’ initiative a practical shape and to encourage the participation of rural youth especially that of girls, Rashtriya Rifles (RR) based at Bhadarwah organised a 3-days Girls Kho-Kho Tournament under Operation Sadhbhavana, the final match of which was played at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, here today. 13 teams under two categories of 17 and 14 from different schools articipated in the high octane 3-day tournament. In U-14 category, Adarsh Vidya Bhavan School (AVBS) Bhadarwah defeated Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Bhadarwah, while in U-17 category, Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Bhaderwah defeated High School Nichlathara Gatha. On the occasion, JS Charak, Incharge Principal Dr Nazir Ahmed, Meena Kumari, PEM Aftab Alam, Aneeta and others were present. Beside cash prizes, both winner and runners-up teams were presented with Trophy alongwith Medals by the dignitaries present in the closing ceremony. Soniya Devi of Adarsh Vidya Bhavan School and Kiran Devi of Girls Higher Secondary School Bhaderwah were also awarded as best players of the tournament in under-14 and under-17 age groups respectively. The tournament was presided over by Quartermaster 4RR, Maj Raju. Army officers were all praise for the young players who played with enthusiasm and sporting spirit. “Army under Operation Sadhbhavana is always there to provide youth all the help by giving them a platform to perform and groom their talent,” Officer added. “I am extremely happy and thankful to Army for organising this sports event, which will not only help to groom our talent but will also lift the moral of rural girls to compete at national level,” said Faiza Sheikh, a Student of Government High School Nichla Thara Gatha.
Excelsior Sports Correspondent BHADERWAH, Sept 1: To give Prime Minister’s ‘Khelo India let’s Play’ initiative a practical shape and to encourage the participation of rural youth especially that of girls, Rashtriya Rifles (RR) based at Bhadarwah organised a 3-days Girls Kho-Kho Tournament under Operation Sadhbhavana, the final match of which was played at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, here today. 13 teams under two categories of 17 and 14 from different schools articipated in the high octane 3-day tournament. In U-14 category, Adarsh Vidya Bhavan School (AVBS) Bhadarwah defeated Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Bhadarwah, while in U-17 category, Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Bhaderwah defeated High School Nichlathara Gatha. On the occasion, JS Charak, Incharge Principal Dr Nazir Ahmed, Meena Kumari, PEM Aftab Alam, Aneeta and others were present. Beside cash prizes, both winner and runners-up teams were presented with Trophy alongwith Medals by the dignitaries present in the closing ceremony. Soniya Devi of Adarsh Vidya Bhavan School and Kiran Devi of Girls Higher Secondary School Bhaderwah were also awarded as best players of the tournament in under-14 and under-17 age groups respectively. The tournament was presided over by Quartermaster 4RR, Maj Raju. Army officers were all praise for the young players who played with enthusiasm and sporting spirit. “Army under Operation Sadhbhavana is always there to provide youth all the help by giving them a platform to perform and groom their talent,” Officer added. “I am extremely happy and thankful to Army for organising this sports event, which will not only help to groom our talent but will also lift the moral of rural girls to compete at national level,” said Faiza Sheikh, a Student of Government High School Nichla Thara Gatha.
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