Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SURANKOTE, Apr 30: To inculcate the spirit of physical fitness among children and youth, Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of Romeo Force organised “Run for Fun” competition at Daraba.
A large number of school children and youth of far flung and remote areas participated in it.
The competition was held under three age groups. In first group school children below 10 years took part in 1 km run whereas students between age group of above 11 to 13 years participated in 1.5 km run and in the third group students between age of 14-15 years took part in 2.5 km run.
The event was witnessed by citizens of the nearby villages and sports lovers of all age groups.
The participants on their part put up a fine display of sportsmanship and discipline.
Prizes were distributed to individuals securing first three positions in each category to boost their morale.
Mumtaz Begum, Principal Government Middle School Chandimar, appreciated Army’s thoughtfulness for conduct of such type of event for school going children which was enjoyed by youth as well as their parents.
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