KATHUA, Aug 25: Following the successful completion of the Inter-Zone District-Level Competition for U-19 Boys, the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Kathua, today commenced the Inter-Zone District-Level Competition for U-19 Girls at Kathua.
The competition is being organised under the guidance of the Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, and under the overall supervision of District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Kathua, Sunil Kumar.
Girl players representing different zones of Kathua district are participating with enthusiasm, discipline and sportsmanship in various sporting disciplines, including Kabaddi, Volleyball, Kho-Kho and Badminton.
On the opening day, competitions were held across different disciplines. In Kho-Kho, Zone Bhaddu defeated Zone Lakhanpur by eight points.
In Kabaddi, Zone Bani registered a 20-point victory over Zone Lakhanpur.
In Volleyball, Zone Bani defeated Zone Malhar by 2–0 sets.
The Cricket final, played between Zone Mahanpur and Zone Barnoti, saw Zone Mahanpur emerge victorious by two wickets. Batting first, Zone Barnoti scored 58 runs, which Zone Mahanpur successfully chased to clinch the title. Zone Barnoti finished as runners-up.
Aarush Bhadwal of Zone Mahanpur contributed 22 runs off 13 balls, while Rohit of Zone Barnoti impressed with the ball, taking three wickets.
The competition aims to provide young girl athletes with a platform to showcase their sporting talent, develop competitive skills and gain valuable experience at the district level. The event also promotes discipline, teamwork and a healthy sporting spirit among students.