Sports & Allied News
JAMMU, February 07:
Amphalla Club clinched the under-19 boys gold outplaying Old City Club 30-27 in the final of the Jammu District Netball Championship, which was organised by the District Jammu Netball Association under the aegis of Netball Association of Jammu and Kashmir at Indoor Hall, Bhagwati Nagar, here today.Third place in under-19 boys section went to Rehari Club.
Similarly, in girls’ under-19 category, Gandhi Nagar Club trounced Shastri Nagar Club 15-12 in a close contest. In senior men, Bantalab Club defeated R S Pura Club in the final to secure gold. Third place in senior group went to Old City Club.The under-17 boys’ title went to Old City Club, who beat Amphalla Club in the final. Third place secured by Rehari Club. Similarly, in under-17 girls’ category, Old City Club trounced Amphalla Club in the final. In the prize distribution function, Administrative Secretary Sports and Tourism and Culture, Sarmad Hafiz was chief guest, who gave away the title trophies and medals to winners and runners-up of under-17 and under-19 age groups of boys and girls as also those senior teams. He encouraged the participants for being committed to the game and working hard to excel. He appreciated the Association for the successful conduct and complimented the participants for being disciplined. Earlier, general secretary of the Association, Mr Rajeev welcomed the chief guest and other distinguished gathering. He also briefed the guests about the two-day event. Editor Young Bites, Vijay Gupta; Executive Officer (Football) of the J&K Sports Council, Majid Yusuf and member JKOA, Tarsem Sharma were guests of honour. Senior Judo coach of JKSC, Vikas Dogra was also present. The technical penal was led by International referee and International player, Sher-e-Kashmir awardee, Akash Batra. The penal comprised Amit Sharma, Rahi Verma, Nishant Khajuria, Akshwan Thappa, Aniket Singh, Tushar Gupta, Rohan Verma, Aryan Gupta, Tushar Arora, Vageesh, Aditya and Siddharth Gupta.
