KATHUA, Oct 13: Doda emerged as champions in the Under-19 Girls’ category at the Inter-District Division-Level Badminton Tournament, which concluded at the Sports Stadium, Kathua, following a series of exciting and competitive matches.
In the first semi-final, Doda defeated Kishtwar 2–0 sets to secure a place in the final. In the second semi-final, Udhampur outplayed Jammu by the same margin of 2–0 sets to book their berth in the title clash.
In the final, Doda displayed a spirited performance to defeat Udhampur 2–1 sets and lift the winners’ trophy. Udhampur finished the tournament as runners-up.
District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO), Kathua, Sunil Kumar, presented the winners’ and runners-up trophies to the respective teams. He congratulated the players on their performances and encouraged them to continue working hard, maintain discipline and strive for excellence in their sporting careers.
The tournament provided a valuable platform for young badminton players to showcase their talent, competitive spirit and sportsmanship.