Anantnag hosts zonal competitions promoting drug-free life

Anantnag, May 21: The Department of Youth Services & Sports Anantnag kickstarted a vibrant series of inter-zonal competitions with the successful conclusion of the U-14 Girls’ Badminton Tournament at SRJ HSS Khanabal on Wednesday.

The event marked the resumption of DL Inter-Zonal Badminton Competitions for U-14 and U-17 girls, drawing wide participation from students across the district. In the U-14 Girls category, players like Saniya Jan and Muntaza Rafiq from Zone Qazigund, along with Seerat Ashraf and Ifra Jan from Zone Dooru, showcased exceptional performances throughout the tournament.

Zone Bijbehara concluded the Inter-School Zonal Level Football Tournament for U-14 Girls at PM MS Pazalpora, Bijbehara. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 112 female students representing various schools of the zone, and in a thrilling final, HS G.B. Khalil clinched the championship title, while PM MS Pazalpora and MS Laribal secured the runner-up and third positions, respectively.

Zone Doru organised inter-school yoga competitions for U-14 and U-17 boys and girls at MS Chakpath on May 21, 2025. The event began with participants taking an anti-drug pledge, promoting the message of a drug-free and healthy lifestyle. A total of 173 students (95 boys and 78 girls) participated in the event. Zone Doru also conducted chess and carrom competitions for specially-abled students at the same venue, reflecting the department’s commitment to holistic development through sports.