KATHUA, Oct 15: District Jammu emerged victorious in the Inter-District Division-Level Under-17 Girls’ Badminton Tournament, defeating District Udhampur by 2–0 sets in the final at Sports Stadium, Kathua.
The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from teams representing various districts of the Jammu Division, with young shuttlers showcasing their talent, competitive spirit and sportsmanship.
Earlier, in the semi-final matches, Udhampur defeated Poonch by 2–0 sets, while Jammu overcame Ramban by the same margin to secure their places in the final.
The winners’ and runners-up trophies were presented to the respective teams by Activity Incharge S. Dharmendra Singh, accompanied by Parveen Singh Lakhanpuria.
The tournament provided a valuable platform for young female badminton players to demonstrate their sporting abilities, improve their skills and promote the values of teamwork, discipline and fair play.
Meanwhile, the Inter-District Division-Level U-14 Girls’ Badminton Tournament will commence tomorrow at Sports Stadium, Kathua.
The successful conduct of the tournament reflects the Department of Youth Services and Sports’ continued commitment to promoting a sports culture and nurturing young sporting talent across the Jammu Division.