Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: The vibrant city of Jammu witnessed the culmination of the 20th State Level Matsogi-do competition, held at the Bhagwati Nagar Sports Complex from November 28th to December 1.
The event marked an exceptional display of martial arts skills, drawing participants, officials, and enthusiasts from across Jammu and Kashmir. A staggering total of 835 participants, representing 20 schools and 10 clubs from various districts, showcased their prowess in Matsogi-do, creating an atmosphere charged with competitive spirit and sportsmanship.
The chief guest for the event, SSP Ramnish Gupta, while speaking on the occasion, emphasized the importance of sports in keeping the youth away from drugs. He stated that sports not only promote physical fitness and mental well-being but also instill discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Taranjeet Singh Tony, president of Matsogi-Do Association J&K and senior Congress leader, presided over the function and urged parents to encourage their children to participate in sports. He stressed the importance of sports in combating the negative effects of excessive gadget usage among younger generations.
Gurdeep Singh, National president of Matsogi-do Association, lauded the participants’ dedication, sportsmanship, and passion for the sport, highlighting the event’s significance in promoting Matsogi-do across J&K.
The competition welcomed 50 officials who oversaw the proceedings, ensuring fair play and adherence to the highest standards of the sport.
The overall results for the tournament are as follows 1st: The Sri Ram Universal School; 2nd: Humanity Public School and 3rd: New Oriental High School while Jammu bagged first position, Samba 2nd and Kathua bagged 3rd position, respectively.
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