Baramulla: Inter-school zonal level competitions being organised by the District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Baramulla, continued across several zones of the district on Sunday, with large participation of students in chess and other indoor games.
The competitions are being held as part of the annual sports calendar in Zones Dangiwacha, Dangerpora, Chandanwari, Singpora Pattan and Kunzer, witnessing active involvement of students from various government and private educational institutions.
In Zone Dangiwacha, inter-school chess competitions for Under-14 and Under-17 girls were organised, in which 43 students participated and displayed impressive skill and strategic ability.
In Zone Dangerpora, the second day of the Under-14 girls’ chess competition was held, drawing participation from 34 students.
Zone Chandanwari witnessed the highest participation, with 210 students taking part on the third day of competitions. Chess and table tennis events for both boys and girls were conducted, reflecting the increasing interest of students in indoor sports.
Meanwhile, Zone Kunzer hosted inter-school chess competitions for boys in the Under-14 and Under-17 categories, where 72 students participated.
Officials said the events across all zones were conducted under the supervision of field staff and were marked by discipline, sportsmanship and enthusiasm among the participants.
Sheikh Shafqat Iqbal, District Youth Services and Sports Officer Baramulla, said the competitions are being organised in accordance with the annual calendar issued by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir.
He said such activities help in identifying and nurturing talent among young students and provide them with a platform to compete at higher levels. He also appreciated the efforts of the organising staff and encouraged students to participate actively in sports for their physical and mental development.
The competitions are set to continue in other zones of the district in the coming days to ensure wider participation and identification of talent at the grassroots level.
