Bhaderwah, May 14: A five-day Inter-School Zonal Level Tournament for U-14 and U-17 Boys and Girls commenced today at Government Higher Secondary School Bhaderwah.

The sports event is being held under the guidance of Director General Youth Services & Sports Anuradha Gupta and the supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Jaffer Haider Sheikh.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunil Kumar Butyal was the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony. He declared the tournament open in presence of the Principal Dr Kalish Kumar, Lecturer Muddasar Ahmed and NCC officer Commissioned Arif Rana and the other staff members of the host school, besides officials from DYSSO.
Addressing the students, the ADC emphasized that physical fitness is very important as it makes a person strong, active and able to move confidently everywhere. He advised students to maintain a balance between sports and studies. He further highlighted the importance of mental strength, positive thinking and developing different skills in life. Referring to the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, he said that every person should try to learn useful skills.
Around 500 Boys and Girls drawn from different government and private schools of Zone Bhaderwah are participating in the Inter School Zonal Level tournament, featuring contests in the disciplines of Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Badminton, Chess, Athletics, Carrom, Wrestling, Rifle Shooting, Tennis Ball Cricket, Football and Cricket.
The matches are being officiated by a Technical Committee comprising PEMs, PETs and REKs.