DODA, Sep 16: The Department of Youth Services & Sports (YSS), District Doda, today organised the Inter-District Division-Level Taekwondo Championship 2026 for Boys in All Age Groups at the Indoor Stadium, Doda.
The championship commenced with an energetic opening ceremony, witnessing enthusiastic participation from young Taekwondo athletes representing districts across the Jammu Division.
The participating athletes displayed their technical skills, agility, discipline, determination and competitive spirit on the mat. The event provided the young sportspersons with an opportunity to compete at the divisional level while gaining valuable exposure and experience.
The championship is being conducted in accordance with the Activity Calendar issued by the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K, and as per the assignment entrusted by the Joint Director, Jammu.
The event is being organised under the guidance of Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta, and Joint Director, Jammu, Inderjeet Singh Parihar, under the supervision of DYSSO Doda, Ashok Kumar.
The successful conduct of the championship is being supported by Activity Incharges Vikram Chandail and Sanjay Sharma, along with participating coaches, managers, technical officials and supporting staff.
DYSSO Doda, Ashok Kumar, graced the opening ceremony and interacted with the participating athletes. He encouraged the players to give their best while maintaining the core values of discipline, dedication, fair play and sportsmanship.
He emphasised that such competitions provide young athletes with valuable exposure, helping them develop confidence, competitive experience and sporting skills. He also encouraged the participants to use the opportunity to learn from their fellow competitors and continue working towards higher levels of achievement.
The championship has brought together promising Taekwondo talent from across the Jammu Division, giving athletes a platform to test and refine their abilities in a competitive environment.
The event also reflects the continued efforts of the Youth Services & Sports Department to provide structured competitive opportunities to young sportspersons and identify, nurture and showcase talent for participation at higher levels.