Doda, Jan 24: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Harvinder Singh today inaugurated the upgraded Basketball Court at City Middle School, Doda.

The upgradation work has been completed under the District Capex Budget 2025–26 at an allotted cost of Rs.15.75 lakh, with the Mechanical and Hospital Division as the executing agency.
The Deputy Commissioner Doda emphasized the importance of strengthening sports infrastructure to nurture young talent and promote a healthy sporting culture in the district. He stated that the upgraded basketball court would provide better opportunities to the youth to hone their skills and achieve excellence in sports. He also appreciated the remarkable talent of young girls from Doda, particularly in archery and cricket and encouraged them to continue striving for higher achievements.
The Department of Youth Services & Sports, Doda, on the occasion organized various sports activities including Volleyball, Basketball and Cricket under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, aimed at promoting participation of girls in sports and their overall empowerment.
The Deputy Commissioner Doda also interacted with the students and motivated them to actively participate in sports for their physical fitness, confidence building and overall personality development.
Among those present on the occasion were the Chief Education Officer, Doda Mohd Iqbal; District Social Welfare Officer Zubair Ahmed; Executive Officer, Municipal Council Doda Yasir Wani; officers and officials of the Sports Department, the Principal of the school, teaching staff and a large number of students.