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First of its kind Inter-school girls Kho-Kho tournament organised by Indian Army at Halmatpora, Kupwara

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Srinagar: Kho-Kho is a traditional and one of the oldest outdoor sports played in India. Played between two teams with 12 players each to chase and defend their team over four quarters it requires immense stamina and agility. 

Indian Army in its continuous efforts to reach out to all strata of society undertook the initiative of further empowering the girl child by organising the first of its kind Inter-school girls Kho-Kho tournament wherein girls from the age group of 12 to 17 years participated in the outdoor event. 

The two-day tournament started on June 30 at Government Higher Secondary School, Halmatpora wherein ten teams from six schools participated and over all eight matches were played including semi-finals. Teams from the Government High School, Batpora and Upper Primary School, Shatpora fought their way through to the finals in which Upper Primary School, Shatpora won the match with a close margin. 

Commander, 68 Mountain Brigade and Commanding Officer 41 Rashtriya Rifles (41 RR) graced the event and complimented the teams for their enthusiasm and performance. Each participating team was given a cash prize of Rs 1,000 each. Winner and runner up teams were given individual prizes for each player along with trophies and cash prizes of Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000 from the Commander. 

Sohliya Mushtaq of the winning team was adjudged player of the tournament and given a special prize of Rs 1,000 by the Commander. 

Total of 120 girls participated in the event with vitality and enthusiasm which reflected the spirit to perform and excel in all fields. The surroundings were filled with loud cheers and applause by the audience for the teams which made the moment and atmosphere around ecstatic.

Aadil Akbar
Aadil Akbar
Special Correspondent (Jammu and Kashmir) - The author is a young journalist working in the field since the past 6 years. He has covered politics and human interest stories including war-like situation the Kashmir valley.

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