Baramulla, May 20: In continuation of the Inter-School Zonal Level Competitions being organised under the banner of Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan, the Department of Youth Services and Sports Baramulla successfully conducted a series of sporting events across various zones of the district, witnessing massive participation and tremendous enthusiasm among young athletes.

Zone Sopore successfully organised a four-day mega Inter-School U/14 and U/17 Boys Kho-Kho Competition at Government High School Chankhan. The event witnessed the energetic participation of nearly 300 students from different institutions of Zone Sopore, who displayed exceptional sportsmanship, discipline and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, Zone Nehalpora conducted an Inter-School Zonal Level U/17 Boys Badminton Tournament at Government Higher Secondary School Nehalpora. Around 30 students from various educational institutions enthusiastically participated in the competition and showcased their sporting talent and technical skills.
Zone Chandoosa organised U/14 and U/17 Boys Yoga Competitions at Higher Secondary School Chandoosa. A total of 55 students participated in the event, displaying remarkable flexibility, concentration and awareness regarding physical and mental well-being through yoga practices.
Similarly, Zone Rohama conducted the Inter-School Zonal Level U/14 and U/17 Boys Kho-Kho Competition under the banner of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan at Higher Secondary School Rohama. The event witnessed vibrant participation from various institutions across the zone, with a total of 227 players taking part enthusiastically.
Zone Dangiwacha on the second day of competitions organised the Inter-School Zonal Level U/17 Girls Kho-Kho Competition at Cluster Behrampora and Cluster Dangiwacha. The event saw active participation from students of different schools across the zone. While 48 students participated at Cluster Behrampora, another 60 students took part at Cluster Dangiwacha, taking the total participation to 108 students.
In another major sporting activity, Zone Baramulla conducted Inter-School Kho-Kho and Table Tennis Tournaments for U/14 and U/17 Boys and Girls at Government High School Dewanbagh. A total of 11 teams comprising around 170 players from various government and private educational institutions participated with great enthusiasm and zeal.
Adding further momentum to the district-wide sporting movement, Zone Singhpora Pattan successfully organised the U/14 and U/17 Boys Kho-Kho Competition at Sports Field Malmooh. The event recorded the participation of more than 160 students from different institutions of the zone who actively participated and demonstrated remarkable energy and sportsmanship.
Speaking on the sidelines of the events, DYSSO Baramulla, Mushtaq Ahmed Pampori appreciated the efforts of all Zonal Physical Education Officers, field staff, technical officials and participating institutions for ensuring the successful conduct of the competitions. He emphasized that such events not only help in identifying sporting talent at the grassroots level but also play a vital role in channelising the energy of youth towards constructive and healthy activities under the mission of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.