KATHUA, Oct 7: Kathua emerged victorious in the U-19 Boys Badminton final at the Inter-District Division Level Badminton Tournament held at Sports Stadium Kathua, defeating Samba 2–1 sets in a closely contested final.
The tournament, featuring All Age Group Boys and Girls, commenced with enthusiasm and sporting spirit. The U-19 Boys competition witnessed several competitive matches on the opening day.
In the semi-finals, Samba defeated Poonch 2–0, while Kathua defeated Udhampur 2–0 to book their places in the final.
In the championship clash, Kathua edged past Samba 2–1 to lift the U-19 Boys title.
Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma graced the inaugural ceremony as Chief Guest, accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Kathua Ranjit Singh Thakur. The dignitaries interacted with the participating players and encouraged them to compete with discipline, confidence and true sportsmanship.
The tournament is providing a valuable platform for young badminton players from across the Jammu Division to showcase their talent, competitive skills and sporting spirit.