Srinagar, Jul 31: Braving intense heat, hundreds of young athletes turned up with unmatched energy as the Inter-School and District Level Competitions—spanning yoga, swimming, basketball, and cricket—wrapped up successfully across multiple venues in Srinagar.
As per a statement issued on Thursday, organised by DYSSO Srinagar, the multi-sport event witnessed spirited participation from boys and girls vying for spots in upcoming inter-district and provincial tournaments.
A highlight of the events was the Girls Swimming Competition at Tyndale Biscoe School, where top performers, including Mabel Youzon, principal, were felicitated by DYSSO Srinagar, Ghulam Hassan Lone. Speaking at the event, Lone praised the remarkable participation of girls in aquatic sports.
Meanwhile, basketball competitions for boys and girls held at Gindun Ground saw over 200 young athletes competing, with trophies distributed by Convenor Dilbagh Singh. A fencing camp for boys of all age groups is also underway at Youth Hostel, Srinagar.
In addition, Inter-School Zonal Level Cricket Tournaments are actively being held across various venues, including Batamaloo, Rainawari, Zaldagar, and Gulab Bagh, continuing the sporting fervor in the city.