GANDERBAL:  The Youth Services and Sports (YSS), District Ganderbal, is abuzz with activity as inter-school zonal level competitions and district level selection trials continue to inspire young athletes across the district.

In an energetic display of cricketing skills, Zone Ganderbal hosted an inter-school zonal level cricket competition for boys under 19 at MS Fatehpora ground. The event saw participation from various government and private schools.

The first day featured intense quarter-final and semi-final matches, with Qamaria HSS Saloora Ganderbal and New Dreamland Educational Institute emerging as the finalists. The eagerly awaited final match is set to take place tomorrow.

Simultaneously, Zone Kangan commenced its inter-school zonal level cricket competition for girls under 17 at the Zonal Office ground in Kijpara, Kangan.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 76 student players. Additionally, Zone Kangan organized a similar competition for boys under 19 at BMS Prang, Kangan, where the quarter-final and semi-final matches were held.

Zone Tullamulla conducted a similar activity for boys under 19 years at BHSS Safapora, with semi-final matches taking place on the second day of the competition.

Moreover, Zone Hariganiwan conducted an inter-school zonal level cricket competition for girls under 19 years at BHSS Hariganiwan ground, where BHSS Hariganiwan emerged victorious by defeating BHSS Kullan. Trophies were distributed among both teams by senior officials.

Adding to the sports fervor, YSS Ganderbal conducted district level selection trials for baseball for boys and girls under 14 years at MM Stadium, Ganderbal.

A total of 70 enthusiastic student players showcased their talent during the trials. The selected players will represent the district in the upcoming provincial competition.

KR Desk