Overview

• The Department of Youth Services and Sports launched its 2025-26 sports calendar with coordinated inter-school tournaments for U-14 and U-17 boys and girls.
• Bhaderwah zone inaugurated its events on May 6, featuring competitions in kabaddi, kho-kho, badminton, and athletics under official supervision.
• Ramban district's tournaments have drawn 736 participants, including 519 students in Zone Batote and 217 in Zone Gool for various sports disciplines.
• Local dignitaries, including Deputy Commissioners and Tehsildars, participated in overseeing and inaugurating the events, emphasizing the importance of youth sports.
• These tournaments aim to integrate physical education into schools, identify athletic talent, and foster healthy competition among students across Jammu & Kashmir.