JAMMU, Jul 27: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Jammu, on Monday commenced the Inter-District Division-Level Subroto Cup Football Tournament for Under-15 Boys and Under-17 Boys and Girls at Khel Gaon, Nagrota, Jammu. The tournament aims to provide a competitive platform for young footballers to showcase their talent and qualify for higher-level competitions.
The championship is being organised under the patronage of Director General, Youth Services and Sports, J&K, Smt. Anuradha Gupta (JKAS), under the guidance of Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Jammu, Sh. Inderjeet Singh (JKAS), and under the overall supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO), Jammu, Sh. Sukhdev Raj Sharma.
More than 150 players from 10 teams representing the districts of Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Kathua, and Samba are participating in the tournament. The event is expected to provide an excellent opportunity for budding footballers to display their skills, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit.
The matches are being conducted by experienced technical officials of the department, including Ajay Kumar, Rohit Gupta, Taranpal Singh, Gurbachan Singh, Vijinder Pal Kour, Varinder Singh, Rakesh Singh, and other officials. Ajay Sharma, Physical Education Master (PEM), is serving as the Convenor of the tournament, while Dinesh Kumar, ZPEO Dansal, is the Venue In-charge.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the championship, the department has constituted various committees, including the Technical Committee, Organising Committee, Medical Committee, Registration Committee, and Equipment Committee. These committees are overseeing different aspects of the event to ensure fair play, safety, and efficient management throughout the tournament.
On the opening day, Poonch registered an impressive 3-0 victory over Kathua in the Under-17 Boys category. Harman, Altamash, and Amir scored one goal each to seal the win.
In another Under-17 Boys fixture, Jammu outclassed Rajouri by 4-0. Lovenish starred with two goals, while Amay and Veeran contributed one goal each.
In the Under-15 Boys category, Jammu produced a dominant performance to defeat Kathua by 5-0. Khazir scored two goals, while Ali Akbar and Iffi Shoqui added one goal each as Jammu began its campaign on a winning note.
The tournament will continue over the coming days with more league and knockout matches, as participating teams compete for top honours and an opportunity to represent the Jammu Division at the next stage of the prestigious Subroto Cup Football Tournament.