KATHUA, Oct 11: District Poonch emerged as the champion in the Under-14 Boys’ category at the Inter-District Division-Level Badminton Tournament held at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Kathua, defeating Samba in an exciting final.
The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from young badminton players representing various districts of the Jammu Division, who showcased their talent, competitive spirit and sportsmanship throughout the event.
In the first semi-final, Samba defeated Udhampur by 2–1 to secure a place in the final. In the second semi-final, Poonch delivered an impressive performance, defeating host district Kathua by 2–0 to advance to the title clash.
The final between Poonch and Samba witnessed competitive action, with Poonch emerging victorious. Poonch won the singles encounter by 2–1 and followed it up with a 2–0 victory in doubles to seal the championship title.
The tournament provided a valuable platform for young players to demonstrate their skills, gain competitive experience and develop a spirit of discipline and teamwork.
The Department of Youth Services and Sports continues to organise such sporting events to identify and nurture young talent and provide budding sportspersons with opportunities to excel at higher levels of competition.