Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 10: Youth Services and Sports (YSS) Department’s ongoing district level football competitions for under-17 boys in Kupwara witnessed another day of intense action as young athletes competed for a place in district team, which will represent Kupwara at inter-district provincial level competition.
The day’s proceedings were inaugurated by Headmaster of BHS Natnusaa, along with Activity Incharge from the office of DYSSO Kupwara and other senior officials.
During the matches, young footballers displayed exceptional skill and sportsmanship.
Meanwhile, the department successfully concluded Inter-Zonal Volleyball, Kabaddi & Kho-Kho competitions in Budgam. These events are being organised under the guidance of DG Youth Services and Sports, J&K.
Teams from all 12 sports zones of the district participated exhibiting competitive spirit.
Simultaneously, the District Youth Services and Sports Office Anantnag successfully concluded the District Level Inter-Zonal Handball Tournament for boys and girls in U-14 age group at Higher Secondary School, Wanpoh.
In boys’ section, six sports zones participated, with Zone Anantnag emerging as winner and Zone Srigufwara securing the runner-up position. A total of 72 boys showcased commendable performances. Simultaneously, the girls’ tournament saw Zone Srigufwara clinching the winner’s title, while Zone Bijbehara finished as runner-up.
Additionally, ZPEO Achabal organized the Run for Unity and Unity Pledge events at High School Brinty and MS Shelipora.
YSS also successfully inaugurated its Inter-School Zonal Level Tournament for under-14 boys at BHSS Pampore, featuring Kho-Kho, Volleyball and Kabaddi.
The event was inaugurated by Zonal Physical Education Officer Pampore in the presence of departmental officials.
In central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, YSS conducted U-14 Cricket Selection Trials in Kangan Zone and a total of 56 young cricketers from various schools showcased their skills.
Similarly, the Department of YSS also launched a series of zonal-level sports activities and Sports Zone Amirakadal hosted a U-14 football tournament at Polo Ground, featuring 92 boys, while Zone Rainawari conducted Kabaddi selection trials for 30 girls at GHSS Rainawari.
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