JAMMU, Jun 2: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), District Jammu, successfully concluded the Inter-Zonal District-Level Competitions in Volleyball (Under-14 and Under-17 Girls) and Handball (Under-17 Girls) at MA Stadium Jammu and SD Sabha School, Rehari. Simultaneously, the Inter-Zonal District-Level Cricket Competition for Under-14 Boys was organized at Khel Gaon, Nagrota.
The competitions were conducted under the patronage of Director General Youth Services and Sports, J&K UT, 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.
A dedicated team of technical officials, including Sandeepan Sharma, Rajesh Choudhary, Vikram Dogra, Anil Dogra, Sunil Dogra, Mausmi, Priya, Naresh Kumar, Jagjeet Singh, Amit Sharma, Mulkh Raj, Taran Pal Singh, Ravinder Sethi, Harjot Kour, Rekha Devi, Shubham, Jyoti Sharma, Aarti Thakur and others, ensured the smooth conduct of the competitions. Various committees, including Technical, Medical, Registration, and Equipment Committees, were constituted to facilitate the successful organization of the events.
In the Handball Under-14 Girls category, Zone Satwari emerged victorious in the final by defeating Zone Gandhi Nagar 5-3. Zone Bishnah secured third place after overcoming Zone Jammu by 4-2 goals. In the Handball Under-17 Girls competition, Zone Jammu clinched the title by defeating Zone R.S. Pura 6-4 in an exciting final, while Zone Gandhi Nagar secured third place with a 3-0 victory over Zone Satwari.
The Volleyball Under-17 Girls competition witnessed impressive performances from several zones. In the quarterfinals, Zone Satwari, Zone Akhnoor, Zone Gandhi Nagar, and Zone Chowki Choura advanced after winning their respective matches in straight sets. In the semifinals, Zone Satwari defeated Zone Akhnoor while Zone Gandhi Nagar overcame Zone Chowki Choura. The final saw Zone Satwari defeat Zone Gandhi Nagar by 2-0 sets to lift the title. Zone Chowki Choura claimed third place after defeating Zone Akhnoor.
In the Volleyball Under-14 Girls category, Zone Khour, Zone Akhnoor, Zone Chowki Choura, and Zone Satwari emerged victorious in the quarterfinals. Zone Khour and Zone Chowki Choura advanced to the final after winning their semifinal encounters. In the title clash, Zone Chowki Choura defeated Zone Khour by 2-0 sets to emerge champions, while Zone Satwari secured third place with a victory over Zone Akhnoor.
The Cricket Under-14 Boys competition at Khel Gaon, Nagrota, also witnessed exciting contests. In the first match, Zone Jammu defeated Zone Marh by 33 runs. Batting first, Zone Jammu scored 87/4, with Rakshat top-scoring with 22 runs. For Zone Marh, Stanzia claimed two wickets. In reply, Zone Marh managed 54/8, with Taksharya scoring 14 runs. Farhan, Samnayu, Rudransh, Mohit Iqbal, and Arbaz picked up one wicket each for Zone Jammu.
In the second match, Zone Gandhi Nagar defeated Zone Miran Sahib by seven wickets. Batting first, Zone Miran Sahib scored 45/5, with Sohan contributing 20 runs. Falah and Kabir claimed two wickets each for Zone Gandhi Nagar. Chasing the target, Zone Gandhi Nagar scored 68/3, with Aarav remaining unbeaten on 35 runs. Haragun took two wickets for Zone Miran Sahib, but his efforts were not enough to prevent Gandhi Nagar from securing victory.
The competitions concluded on a successful note, providing young athletes with an excellent platform to showcase their talent, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit while promoting the culture of sports across the district.