NYOMA: The Zone-Level Inter-School Tournament 2026 for Higher Secondary and High Schools of Nyoma and Durbuk Zones concluded on Monday with a closing ceremony at Government Higher Secondary School, Nyoma, bringing to an end several days of sporting competition among young athletes from across the region.
Organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, LAHDC Leh, under the supervision of the Zonal Physical Education Officer, Nyoma, the tournament witnessed participation from students representing various schools of the two zones.
Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, Nitish Rajora (IAS), attended the closing ceremony as Chief Guest, while Senior Superintendent of Police, Changthang, Syed Zaheer Abbas Jafri (JKPS), was the Guest of Honour.
The tournament featured competitions in multiple sporting disciplines, providing students with an opportunity to display their athletic abilities, teamwork and competitive spirit. Participants from different schools competed throughout the event, reflecting growing interest in sports among students in the Changthang region.
During the valedictory function, winners and runners-up of various events were honoured with trophies, medals and certificates in recognition of their performances.
Officials said the tournament was aimed at promoting sports culture at the grassroots level, identifying emerging talent and encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities alongside academics.
The event concluded with the distribution of prizes and appreciation for the efforts of participating schools, coaches and organisers, marking another successful edition of the annual inter-school sporting competition in the region.
