DODA, Sep 27: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, District Doda, organised the Inter-District UT-Level All Age Group Boys & Girls Rifle Shooting Competition (Open Sight) at the Shooting Range, Doda, providing young shooters from different districts of Jammu & Kashmir an opportunity to demonstrate their precision, concentration, discipline and sporting talent.
The UT-level competition was organised as per the Activity Calendar issued by the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K, with District Doda entrusted with hosting the event. The competition was conducted under the directions of Director General, Youth Services & Sports J&K, Anuradha Gupta, IAS, and under the supervision of District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) Doda, Ashok Kumar.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Colonel, Commanding Officer, 10 Rashtriya Rifles, as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by the DYSSO Doda, participating shooters, coaches, managers, technical officials and officials of the Youth Services & Sports Department.
Addressing the participants, the Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of the Youth Services & Sports Department in providing young athletes with opportunities to compete at the UT level. He encouraged the shooters to remain focused, disciplined and dedicated towards their sporting goals, emphasising the importance of concentration, patience, precision and sportsmanship in rifle shooting.
The Chief Guest also urged the youth to stay away from drugs, substance abuse and anti-social activities. He stressed that participation in sports can contribute to discipline, character development and physical fitness while guiding young people towards a positive and productive future. He encouraged the participants to pursue sports with dedication and highlighted the opportunities that sporting activities can provide for personal growth and career development.
Around 40 young shooters from different districts of Jammu & Kashmir participated in the competition. The participants competed in the All Age Group Boys and Girls categories in Open Sight Rifle Shooting, displaying focus, control, accuracy and competitive spirit during the event.
The organising team of Youth Services & Sports, District Doda, made necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of the competition, including facilities and coordination for participating athletes, coaches, managers and technical officials.