Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Different Zonal and District level sports activities were held in Kashmir Division to promote sports culture, a drug-free society, and a healthy nation.
Zone Zaldagar conducted Volleyball, Tug of War and recreational games here today to engage a large number of students hailing from the Zone. The event was inaugurated by Principal MPML HSS Nikhat Mir in presence of ZPEO Zaldagar Javed Ahmad Malik and Officials of the Department of YS&S. An anti drug pledge was administered before starting the event. Later the winners were awarded by the ZPEO concerned.
Meanwhile, Zone Rainawari conducted Chess and Carrom competitions at Boys High School Rainawari in which more than 50 students of the Zone overwhelmingly participated. The event was inaugurated by ZPEO Rainawari Rifat Shafi. She urged the students to be safe from drugs and to adopt games and Sports as part of life.
Department of Youth Services and Sports organized a vibrant Seerat Conference for U-14 & U-17 boys & girls in Mattan Zone of district Anantnag. The event held at Middle School Pranbhawan, witnessed enthusiastic participation from budding talents. The inauguration ceremony was graced with the presence of Zonal Physical Education Officer, Fahmeeda Akhter. Competitions in Tug of War and Carrom were also organized for AAG Boys and Girls in the District. The event commenced with the ceremonious inauguration by the ZPEO Manzoor Ahmad Ganie, whose words resonated with the essence of sportsmanship and discipline.
Meanwhile, Youth Services and Sports Office Ganderbal also organized Intramural Sports Activities across the District. Students from different sports zones of the District participated in multiple sports events, showcasing their enthusiasm and passion for sports. “This initiative aims to foster a culture of physical activity, teamwork and healthy competition among the youth across all zones of the district”, DYSSO said.