23rd Sub-Junior UT Kabaddi C’ship concludes

Winning team displaying their medals during closing day of the 23rd Sub-Junior UT Kabaddi Championship at Udhampur.
Winning team displaying their medals during closing day of the 23rd Sub-Junior UT Kabaddi Championship at Udhampur.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, Mar 17: The 23rd Sub-Junior UT Kabaddi Championship for Boys and Girls concluded at Indoor Sports Complex, Subash Stadium, here today, with an exciting finish in the Boys’ section. The event, organized by the Udhampur District Kabaddi Association under the Jammu & Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association and J&K Sports Council, saw intense competition.
In the first semi-final, Baramulla defeated Budgam with a narrow margin of 53-47. The second semifinal was equally thrilling, as Poonch emerged victorious over Udhampur with a solid 40-24 score. The final match saw Poonch dominate Baramulla, winning by 43-27 to claim the championship.
Chief guest, Kuldeep Gupta, Technical Director of the Asian Kabaddi Federation, presented the winning trophy to Poonch’s team. Guest of honour, Ashok Kumar Salhotra, former Director of Sports SMVD Katra, praised the overwhelming response to Kabaddi in Udhampur and hinted at future championships in the region.
The event was a success thanks to the efforts of various stakeholders, including the District Administration, Police, Youth Services & Sports Department, and local sponsors.