Baramulla 13 December (KNB): The Department of Youth Services and Sports Monday conducted inter school district level Tug of war at Khawaja Bagh in Baramulla.
As per a statement issued here, it said that the competitions were organized in the age group of U/19 and U/17 boys and girls at High school Baramulla. An impressive number of students participated in the said Event. Many locals had gathered to witness the event.
“In the U/19 category (Boys) Higher Secondary School Sopore won the final against BHSS Baramulla while HSS Rampura won the final against GHSS Sopore in (Girls). In the U/17 (Boys) category BHSS Spore defeated BHSS Baramulla in an enthralling match, whereas in girls category HSS Rampura defeated GHSS Sopore,” the statement added.
It further said that locals of the area have appreciated efforts of the Government particularly the Department of Youth Services & Sports in conducting sports activities for young boys and girls.
“A middle aged businessman from the area, Mohammad Qasim who had come to witness the enthralling matches of Tug of War was heard saying that it is really heart-warming to see youth taking active part in sports as this is the best way to keep young blood away from the bad habits like drug abuse etc.,” reads the statement. (KNB)