Srinagar, May 14: In line with its annual sports calendar, the Department of Youth Services and Sports Ganderbal Wednesday organised Inter-School Zonal Level Chess and Carrom competitions across various zones of the district, aiming to foster critical thinking and promote indoor games among students.
In Zone Tullamulla,the competitions for U17 boys and girls were held at BHSS Kurhama. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of students, who showcased remarkable concentration, strategic skills, and sportsmanship. The top-performing players were felicitated with trophies and have been selected to represent their zone in the forthcoming Inter-Zonal District Level Championships. Meanwhile, Zone Hariganiwan also held a similar event at BHSS Hariganiwan for U17 boys. The competition attracted a substantial number of participants, all eager to demonstrate their skills. Following a rigorous and engaging contest, the best performers were shortlisted for the next level of competition by the designated selection lock committee.
These events are part of a broader initiative by the department to identify and nurture sporting talent at the grassroots level. The objective is to provide a strong platform for budding athletes and to instil in them the values of discipline, strategy, and resilience qualities that contribute to the holistic development of young minds.