CEC Kargil inaugurates opening ceremony of Inter-Zonal District Level School Tournament.

CEC Kargil inaugurates opening ceremony of Inter-Zonal District Level School Tournament.
Kargil, August 17, 2024: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated the opening ceremony of Inter-Zonal District Level School Tournament organized by Youth Services and Sports Department at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium Biamathang, Kargil.
The CEC also presided over the closing and prize distribution of the Zonal Level Inter-School Kargil Zone Sports was managed by Zonal Physical Education Officers Kargil.
In his address, Dr Jaffer Akhoon encouraged students to participate in the tournament with dedication and perform to the best of their abilities saying it will help them to take part in national and international competitions.
He emphasized the significance of the event, noting that Ladakh’s future participation in National Games underscores the importance of local talent.
Dr Jaffer Akhoon expressed satisfaction with Kargil athletes’ representation at national sports events, highlighting the improvements in sports infrastructure and facilities. He assured that the LAHDC would provide all possible support.
He also stressed that athletes should utilize all available facilities and extended his best wishes for their success in the tournament.
Earlier, District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Kargil, Abid Ali outlined that Zonal Level tournaments had been held with selected teams now competing at district level.
The tournament aims to identify talented athletes for the UT team and ultimately for national competitions. He urged athletes to display exceptional skills throughout the tournament.
Divisional Forest Officer, Mohd Ali; Chief Medical Officer, Dr Liyaqat Ali; Chief Education Officer, S. D. Namgyail, DYSSO Kargil, Abid Ali; along with Physical Education Teachers from various schools and athletes from across the zone of Kargil were present.
Athletes from seven different zones of Kargil are participating in various sports disciplines, including football, handball, volleyball and athletics across different age categories like U-14, U-17, U-18, and U-19.