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## J&K: Under 17 T20 concludes with Bijbehara winning by 32 runs ##
24Sep By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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## J&K: Under 17 T20 concludes with Bijbehara winning by 32 runs ##

The final cricket match of the Under 17 T-20 tournament came to an end with Bijbehara Sports defeating Achabal by 32 runs.The tournament was organised by District Youth Services Department of Indian Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.Organized at Tik Bagh Sports Stadium in Mattan town from September 2, the tournament saw 12 sports zones of the district compete with each other on knock out basis.The District Development Commissioner (DDC) of Anantnag, Kuldeep Krishen Sidha was the chief gust on the occasion. The DDC hailed the initiative of the department in organizing sports events and assured the players for every possible sport facility from district administration to boost sports activities.He also distributed mementos and medals among the best players. It is pertinen
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## J&K: District level inter-school tournament concluded successfully ##
21Sep By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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## J&K: District level inter-school tournament concluded successfully ##

District level under 19 boys cricket competition which was inaugurated in the beginning of the month at Sports Stadium Nanil, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag concluded successfully.Around 304 players from 19 higher schools took part in the tourney.The final match was played between HSS Mattan and HSS Salia.HSS Salia won the toss and decided to bat. The team scored 150 runs in allotted 20 overs for the loss of nine wickets.Shaarik from Salia hit a brilliant knock of quick 76 runs and was adjudged as man of the match. In reply, HSS Mattan scored 103 runs for the loss of all wickets.Salik from HSS Salia was declared as the player of the tournament.The final match was played at Sports Stadium Nanil in which District Development Commissioner K.K Sidha was the chief guest and Ghulam Hassan Sheik
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Cyclists throng Dal Lake to maintain fitness amid pandemic
6Sep By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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Cyclists throng Dal Lake to maintain fitness amid pandemic

In the coronavirus induced lockdown, cycling has emerged as the favourite new sport for many in several parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.Every morning and evening, numerous people come for cycling near the banks of the Dal Lake in order to keep themselves fit amid the deadly COVID-19 pandemic."This is a revolution that has taken over the entire country. In the last two to three years, more and more people have taken to cycling. The COVID-19 induced lockdown has brought so many people out of their homes and I am glad that the youth have opted for this activity so well," said Khalid Hussian, Joint Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Cycling Association.Dr Anwar Hussain, a doctor and a cyclist, said the increase in physical activity is beneficial for boosting immuni...
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Construction of new playground in full swing at J&K’s Wakura village
18Aug By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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Construction of new playground in full swing at J&K’s Wakura village

To boost sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir and channelize the energy of the youth in the right direction, construction of a new playground is in full swing at Wakura village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.Chairman of Block Development Council Wakura, Ghulam Mohd Malik said that the playground will play a vital role to boost sports activities and help youths of the district to show their hidden talent in overall sports."It has been eight months that I have become chairman of the block. I felt that the youth in this area are good at sports and they are in need of a good playground. The playground is being constructed for an amount of Rs 13.24 lakhs," Malik said.Malik said funds are being released regularly since Jammu and Kashmir became Union Territory after the abrogation of
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