Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 15: The frenzy of sportsmanship reached its climax as the curtain came down on an exhilarating five-day inter-school zonal level sports competition held at the Akhnoor Indoor Stadium.
Organized by Ministry of Youth Services, Sports Zone and Akhnoor, the event featured a medley of sports including kho kho, kabaddi, volleyball, table tennis, cricket, soccer, basketball, chess, weightlifting, badminton and wrestling to cater to the talents of the youth. Ta. Boys and girls under the age of 14 and the girl under the age of 17.
The event saw the participation of approximately 1,800 student-athletes from government and private institutions across the Aknor Zone, demonstrating the wealth of sporting talent that exists in the region.
At the important closing ceremony, GBHSS principal Akhnoor Musarrat Jabeen graced the occasion as the guest of honor, inspiring the young athletes with words of wisdom. She emphasizes the importance of teamwork, cooperation and coordination, and how these values imbibed through sport resonate in different areas of life, such as academics and future career pursuits. did.
Ashok Kumar (I/C ZPEO Akhnoor) expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the participating teams who exhibited exemplary sportsmanship throughout the competition. He also praised the dedication and efforts of the organizing committee, especially the technical committee for its careful planning and execution.
The event not only served as a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills, but also fostered camaraderie and mutual respect among participants, embodying the spirit of true sportsmanship.