Shopian, Oct 6: The Boy's Table Tennis events across all age groups commenced today at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Shopian, as part of the ongoing Inter-Division UT-Level Table Tennis Tournament.

The events were formally inaugurated in the presence of the District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO), Shopian, alongwith members of the technical committee, departmental officials and field staff.
On the occasion, the District Youth Services & Sports Officer highlighted the importance of sports and games in the overall physical, mental and social development of young athletes.
DYSSO encouraged the participating players to compete with dedication, discipline and true sportsmanship and urged them to utilise the tournament as a platform to showcase their talent and gain valuable competitive exposure.
The tournament is witnessing enthusiastic participation of young players from different age groups, providing them an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and compete in a healthy and sporting environment.
The department reiterated its commitment to providing quality sporting opportunities to youth and promoting a culture of sports across the district.