KATHUA, Oct 14: The Inter-District Division-Level Badminton Tournament for Under-17 Girls commenced at the Sports Stadium, Kathua, on Tuesday, with young shuttlers from various districts of the Jammu Division showcasing their talent and competitive spirit.
The opening day witnessed a series of exciting encounters in Pool A and Pool B, with participating teams delivering impressive performances in their quest to secure places in the next round.
In Pool A, Ramban registered victories over Reasi by 2–0 and Kathua by 2–1, demonstrating strong gameplay and determination. Udhampur also enjoyed an impressive outing, defeating Kathua and Reasi by identical 2–0 margins. Kathua further strengthened its campaign with a convincing 2–0 victory over Reasi.
In Pool B, Jammu emerged as the dominant side, securing three consecutive victories against Rajouri, Poonch and Samba, winning all matches by 2–0 sets. Poonch recorded a 2–1 win over Samba before defeating Rajouri 2–0. Meanwhile, Samba bounced back with a 2–0 victory against Rajouri.
The tournament provides a competitive platform for young female badminton players to showcase their skills, improve their game and gain valuable experience at the divisional level. It also reflects the continued efforts to promote sports and encourage budding talent across the Jammu Division.
With the pool-stage matches progressing, all participating teams are aiming to strengthen their positions and advance to the knockout rounds. The tournament will conclude tomorrow, October 15, with two semi-final matches followed by the final.The upcoming semi-finals and final are expected to deliver thrilling encounters as the teams compete for the championship title.