KATHUA, Oct 12: After the successful completion of the Inter-District Division Level Badminton Tournament for All Age Group Boys, the tournament for U-19 Girls commenced today at Sports Stadium Kathua with enthusiastic participation from young badminton players representing various districts of Jammu Division.
On the opening day, exciting matches were played in Pool A and Pool B, with players showcasing their talent, discipline, and competitive spirit.
In Pool A, Udhampur defeated Reasi by 2–0 sets, while Kishtwar defeated Kathua by 2–0 sets. Udhampur continued its winning streak by defeating Ramban by 2–0 sets. Kishtwar defeated Reasi by 2–0 sets, and Udhampur defeated Kishtwar by 2–0 sets. Kathua registered victories over Ramban and Reasi by 2–0 sets each. In another match, Ramban defeated Reasi by 2–0 sets.
In Pool B, Doda defeated Jammu by 2–0 sets, while Samba defeated Rajouri by 2–1 sets. Doda went on to defeat Poonch by 2–0 sets, and Jammu defeated Rajouri by 2–0 sets. Samba defeated Poonch by 2–0 sets, while Doda defeated Rajouri by 2–0 sets. Samba defeated Jammu by 2–1 sets, Rajouri defeated Poonch by 2–1 sets, and Samba defeated Doda by 2–1 sets.
The tournament provided a competitive platform for young female players to demonstrate their sporting abilities and promote the spirit of sportsmanship. The semi-final and final matches are expected to witness further exciting contests as the teams compete for the championship title.