ZANSKAR: The Inter-School Tournament concluded at Sports Stadium Padum on Tuesday, bringing to a close six days of sporting competition that witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across Zanskar in multiple disciplines.
Deputy Commissioner Zanskar, Omkar Rajendra Gundage (IAS), attended the closing ceremony as Chief Guest, while Superintendent of Police Zanskar, Rigzin Sangdup (JKPS), was the Guest of Honour.
The tournament, which commenced on June 4, featured competitions in volleyball, handball, table tennis and athletics across the Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories. Students from schools across the subdivision participated, displaying competitive spirit and sportsmanship throughout the event.
Among the major winners, HSS Padum clinched the title in the Under-14 volleyball category, while Duzin Photang School secured first place in the Under-17 girls’ volleyball event. In athletics, a student from High School Karsha emerged victorious in the 400-metre race, while Duzin Photang School also claimed top honours in table tennis.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner underscored the importance of sports and extracurricular activities in the overall development of students. He encouraged young participants to actively engage in sporting activities, stating that sports help instil discipline, build character and channel youthful energy in a positive direction.
Congratulating the winners and runner-up teams, he assured that schools would be provided with the necessary sports equipment to further strengthen sporting infrastructure and help students enhance their skills.
The closing ceremony concluded with the distribution of trophies and certificates to winners and participants by the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and the Zonal Physical Education Officer.
The tournament served as a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent while promoting sports culture, teamwork and healthy competition among students across Zanskar.
