STATE TIMES NEWS
DODA: The highly anticipated District Level Inter-Zonal Tournament, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports Doda, is in full swing at Sports Stadium Doda.
The event, held on the directions of the Director of YSS J&K, Subash Chander Chibber and under the guidance of Joint Director Jammu, Ved Parkash, is being supervised by District Youth Services and Sports Officer Sunil Kumar. The tournament attracted a remarkable turnout, showcasing the enthusiasm and competitive spirit of young athletes from across the district. On the second day of the tournament, the stadium buzzed with energy as students from ten different zones of District Doda participated in different sports.
As many as 360 girls competed energetically in events such as Kabaddi, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess and Taekwondo. The massive participation underscores the importance of such events in fostering sports culture and encouraging healthy competition among young athletes.
The tournament’s schedule is packed with 23 different games, ensuring a wide range of opportunities for the participants to demonstrate their skills.
Zones including Assar, Bhalla, Bhaderwah, Doda, Ghat, Gundna, Bhalessa, Thathri, Bhatyas and Bhagwah are all vying for glory. On the second day, the girls’ U-17 volleyball final saw Bhaderwah triumph over Gundna with a score of 2-1, while Zone Doda shined in Kabaddi, adding to the excitement and competitive spirit of the event.
The district-level inter-zonal tournament serves as a significant platform for athletes to showcase their talent and compete against peers from different zones.