19/06/2026
Baramullaโs Young Kho-Kho Stars Take Centre Stage as U-17 Girls Championship Begins with High Energy and Enthusiasm
_216 Athletes from 18 Educational Zones Compete in League-Based Tournament at HS Khawaja Bagh Ground Under the Aegis of DYSS Baramulla_
Baramulla, June 19: Continuing its vibrant calendar of sporting activities, the Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS) Baramulla today commenced the Inter-Zonal District Level Kho-Kho Championship for Under-17 Girls at the picturesque HS Khawaja Bagh Ground, Baramulla.
The championship has attracted an impressive participation of 18 zonal teams comprising 216 talented girl athletes representing different educational zones of the district. The tournament is being conducted in a league format, providing every participating team ample opportunity to showcase its skills, teamwork, agility, and sportsmanship.
On the opening day, all participating teams played multiple league matches, with each team scheduled to compete in four matches. The championship witnessed thrilling encounters and remarkable performances from the young athletes, reflecting the growing popularity and competitive standards of Kho-Kho across the district.
The tournament aims to identify and nurture emerging sporting talent while promoting physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, and a healthy competitive spirit among students. The championship will continue tomorrow, where the remaining league fixtures and subsequent rounds will determine the top-performing teams.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, DYSSO Baramulla, Mushtaq Ahmad Pampori, lauded the enthusiastic participation of the young athletes and appreciated the efforts of field officials, technical staff, and zonal contingents for ensuring the smooth conduct of the competition. He emphasized that DYSS Baramulla remains committed to providing quality sporting platforms for students and creating opportunities for talented players to excel at higher levels of competition. Youth Services & Sports J&K Satish Sharma Shahid Choudhary
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DPC Baramulla