Zonal Level Inter School Tournament concludes in Nubra

LEH, May 29: The Zonal Level Inter School Tournament for Government Higher Secondary and Govt High Schools of Nubra sub-division, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Leh, concluded successfully today at Govt Higher Secondary School, Diskit Nubra. 

Councillor Hunder constituency Kunzang Lotus was present as the chief guest, and Councillor Tiger constituency Rigzin Lundup was the guest of honour. Heads of various departments of Diskit block were also present on the occasion. 

Chief guest Councillor Hunder, Kunzang Lotus, appreciated the efforts of the organisers and the participating schools for their display of sporting skills, teamwork, and dedication. He added that the hard work of the Physical Education teachers and the participants reflect in the fact that all the participating schools secured positions on the finish podium.  

Councillor Tiger Rigzin Lundup stressed the importance of physical activity and urged students to play and engage in sporting activities at home, post-school time, as a means of staying away from being glued to their mobile phones. 

A total of 11 Govt Higher Secondary and Govt High Schools of the Nubra sub-division participated in the zonal level tournament in which the schools competed in various sporting activities, including Volleyball, Handball, Archery, Table Tennis, Discuss Throw, Shot put Throw along with 200-meter and 400-meter distance running.

In the end, prizes were distributed among the position holders, and a colourful cultural programme was also presented by students of various Govt Higher Secondary and Govt High Schools of Nubra zone.