1600 students enthrall zones in massive inter-school sports fest in Baramulla

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-05-21 21:27:21 |

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Baramulla, May 21: Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Baramulla on Wednesday conducted a wide range of sports events across multiple zones.

The event is being organised in continuation of the inter-school zonal level sports activities being held across District Baramulla.

A total of 1356 students from various Government and Private institutions actively participated in disciplines such as Badminton, Kho-Kho, and Volleyball, organised under the overall supervision of Zahoor Ahmad Wani (DYSSO Baramulla).

The competitions were held across eleven educational zones of the district, namely Fatehgarh, Nehalpora, Sopore, Pattan, Dangiwacha, Rohama, Chandoosa, Singpora Kalan, Singpora Pattan, Wagoora, and Chandanwari. Each zone conducted age-category-based events for both boys and girls, showcasing the sporting enthusiasm among school children.

At HSS Fatehgarh, 70 under-14 and under-17 girls displayed their agility in Volleyball and Kho-Kho. Zone Nehalpora saw 62 under-14 and under-17 boys compete in Badminton at HSS Nehalpora, while Subhana Stadium Sopore hosted 270 boys across both age groups in a spirited display of athleticism.
Zone Pattan’s Sports Planet Palhallan drew in 280 participants—180 boys and 100 girls—in Volleyball. Meanwhile, HSS Dangiwacha witnessed 72 girls vie for victory in Badminton, followed by Zone Rohama’s 38 participants in the under-17 girls category at HSS Rohama. HSS Chandoosa hosted 112 girls in the under-14 Kho-Kho tournament, a spectacle of speed and coordination.
Singpora Kalan and Wagoora conducted Badminton events for girls and boys respectively, with 50 and 90 participants. Zone Singpora Pattan at HS Malmooh drew an impressive crowd of 250 boys for Kho-Kho, underlining the growing popularity of traditional sports in the region. Lastly, HSS Bijhama & BMS Bijhama (Zone Chandanwari) saw 312 students—both boys and girls—actively participate in Badminton, Volleyball, Kho Kho Competitions.
The grand event was marked by excellent coordination and smooth conduct across venues. Notably, Principal HSS Wagoora inaugurated the event at his zone, adding ceremonial grace to the spirited tournament.
DYSSO Baramulla, Zahoor Ahmad Wani, while speaking at the sidelines of the events, commended the Heads of Institutions, field officials, and staff members for their coordination, dedication, and discipline shown during the smooth conduct of these zonal-level competitions.

He also appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the students which reflects the growing sports culture in the district.