KATHUA, Oct 10: The Inter-District Division Level Badminton Tournament for Under-14 Boys commenced today at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Kathua, with young shuttlers from different districts of Jammu Division showcasing their talent, skills and sporting spirit.
The tournament witnessed exciting encounters among the participating district teams, with players displaying impressive performances, determination and enthusiasm throughout the day’s matches.
In the league matches, Samba defeated Doda by 2–0 sets. Jammu defeated Rajouri by 2–0 sets, while Samba also registered a 2–0 victory over Jammu. Rajouri defeated Doda by 2–0 sets. Udhampur defeated Reasi in both their encounters by 2–0 sets. Ramban defeated Kathua by 2–0 sets, while Reasi defeated Kathua by 2–0 sets. Reasi also defeated Ramban by 2–0 sets, and Udhampur registered a 2–0 victory over Ramban.
The tournament aims to provide a competitive platform for young badminton players to demonstrate their abilities, gain valuable match experience and promote sportsmanship among participants.
The semi-final and final matches will be held tomorrow, where the participating teams will compete for the championship title.
The Department of Youth Services and Sports is committed to encouraging young talent and providing budding sportspersons with opportunities to excel at higher levels of competition.