Udhampur, Dec 23: The 2nd Open District Kho Kho Championship (Men-Women) 2022-23 concluded today here at District Police Lines Udhampur. Around 25 teams from various institutions including colleges, private clubs and higher secondary schools participated in the Kho Kho Championship 2022- 23.
The students were enthusiastic and participated with full zeal in the sports event organized by the District Kho Kho Association Udhampur.
The Chief Guest Sr. Superintendent of Police Udhampur Dr. Vinod Kumar advised the players and youth to stay away from drugs and to show more interest in sports. He extended good wishes to Kho Kho Association Udhampur for organizing such a big tournament at the district level.
Shaid Naem Akhter, Dy SP DAR Udhampur, Rajinder Digra, District Information Officer Udhampur, Bhupinder Singh Tirathi Treasurer Kho Kho Federation of India and J&K Olympic Association were the Guests of Honour.
In the female category, the first semi-final was won by HSS Sewna by defeating GDC Udhampur (A) by an inning and 1pt, the second semi-final 2 was won by Udhampur Kho Kho Club by beating GCW Udhampur by an inning and 7 pts. The final was clinched by Udhampur Kho Kho Club by defeating HSS Sewna by 6 pts. In the male category, Sewna Kho Kho Club defeated Degree College Nilli Nalah.
The matches were officiated by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raman Kumar, Sanjay Sharma, Raj Kumar Sharma, Raj Kumar Dogra, Sourav Sharma, Ravi Kumar,Pooja Sharma, Jyotika Sharma all from the department of Youth Services and Sports office Udhampur. The stage proceedings were conducted by Bhupinder Singh.