Zonal level inter-school tournament kicks off in Khaltse

Leh, May 26: The zonal level inter-school tournament for Higher Secondary and High Schools of Khaltse zone begins at GHSS Khaltse, organised by Department of Youth Services and Sports, Leh.

During the opening ceremony of the tournament, Councillor Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab was the chief guest whereas Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khaltse, Suhail Ahmad was the guest of honor.

Councillor Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab spoke about the importance of sports in education as well as for the benefit of health. He advised all the students to participate in District, State, and National level tournaments. Further, he added that sports play a vital role in education, fostering discipline, teamwork, and character development, while also promoting physical fitness and overall well-being.

A total of 364 students from various Higher Secondary and High Schools of Khaltse zone participated in the tournament.

During the opening ceremony of the tournament, a final football match was played between Higher Secondary School Khaltse (Girls) and Higher Secondary School Temisgam (Girls) in which Higher Secondary School Khaltse (Girls) won by 0-1.

Physical Education Master/Incharge from DYSS Leh, Tsewang Rigzin, and Physical Education Teacher Incharge of various Higher Secondary and High Schools of Khaltse zone were present.

Tehsildar Khaltse, Tanveer Ahmad; Naib Tehsildar Khaltsi,Mohd Yousuf; Executive Engineer PWD Khaltse; Tashi Namgyal, Block Medical Officer Khaltsi; Dr. Nurboo Angchuk, Principal GHSS Khaltse; Padma Yangchen, Zonal Education Officer Khaltse; Sonam Dolker, Incharge SHO Khaltse; Ghulam Rasool and Agriculture Extension Officer Khaltse, Kunzang Dolma were present on the event.

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