KATHUA, Sep 17: Kathua emerged as the champion in the Inter-District Division-Level Kho-Kho Tournament for U-14 Girls, defeating Doda by one point in a closely contested final held at Trikuta Resort, Dayalachack, Kathua, on Thursday.
In the first semi-final, Doda defeated Jammu by seven points to secure a place in the final. In the second semi-final, Kathua edged past Udhampur by one point to book its spot in the title clash.
The final witnessed an intense battle between Kathua and Doda, with Kathua managing to secure a narrow one-point victory and lift the championship trophy.
In the third-place match, Jammu defeated Udhampur by one point to finish third in the tournament.
District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYS&SO) Kathua, Sunil Kumar, presented the winner and runner-up trophies to the respective teams and congratulated all participating players for their commendable performances and sporting spirit.
The tournament provided young athletes with an opportunity to showcase their skills, teamwork and competitive spirit. Its successful conduct was appreciated by participating teams, officials and the organising committee.