KATHUA, Aug 26: The U-17 Girls Hockey Team of Army Public School Janglote, Kathua, has scripted a remarkable sporting success by emerging as the District-Level Champions and subsequently winning the State-Level Nehru Cup Championship.
The team began its impressive journey by securing victory at the District-Level Championship, earning the opportunity to represent Kathua at the State-Level Nehru Cup Championship held at Khel Gaon, Nagrota, Jammu. The championship witnessed participation from teams representing Jammu, Rajouri, Pulwama, Kathua, Baramulla and Poonch.
Displaying exceptional hockey skills, discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition, the Kathua team advanced to the final. In a thrilling title clash, the young players defeated Jammu District by 3–1 to clinch the State-Level Nehru Cup Championship.
With this outstanding achievement, the team has qualified for the prestigious 32nd Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament, which will be held at Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi. The qualification marks another significant milestone in the journey of these promising young athletes.
The remarkable performance of the team is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the players, their coach and the unwavering support of the entire Army Public School Janglote family.
Heartiest congratulations to the young champions, their coach and everyone associated with Army Public School Janglote on this proud achievement. Their success is an inspiration for aspiring young sportspersons and a shining example of how dedication, teamwork and determination can turn sporting dreams into reality.