REASI: Inter-zonal competitions in the disciplines of Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Volleyball and wrestling for boys under-14 and 17 got underway here at Kambaldanga, Reasi on Monday.
The competitions were declared open by District Treasury Officer Reasi, Mahesh Sharma. District Social Welfare Officer, Rafiq Ahmad Jaral, Sarpanch Mari-Maheshwar Singh, ZPEO, Om Prakash, Panchs and a large number of the locals were present.
Earlier, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Reasi- Dr S.S Chib presented a detailed report of the tournament.
He said that 388 students drawn from 22 different institutions are participating in this tournament.
In his brief address, Mahesh Sharma conveyed his best wishes to all the participating teams and advised them to play the game in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Jaral while addressing the participants said, games not only entertain but also build character of an individual and keep a person physically fit.
Meanwhile, in Kho-Kho Under-17 boys HS Nomain defeated Trikuta Shiksha Niketan Reasi, HS Aghar Jitto defeated HSS Katra and HSS Panthal defeated HSS Reasi.
In Kabaddi, Trikuta Shiksha Niketan Reasi drubbed HS Kambak Danga, HSS Katra beat Lawrence Public School Reasi, HS Kanjali defeated HS Aghar Jitto and HSS Reasi beat HS Sirla Bhaga. .
In Volleyball, Trikuta Siksha Niketan Reasi defeated Lawrence Public School Reasi, HS Sirla Bhaga defeated HS Dhanori and HS kanjali defeated HS Kotli Bhagga.
The matches were officiated by Ashok Kumar, Ramesh Kumar, Pardeep Nag, Anil Singh and Ajay Kumar Billa