27 Young Archers compete as Leh Wins Boys’ category, Kargil takes Girls’ title

State-Level Archery meet concludes in Khaltsi 

KHALTSI: Team Leh won the boys’ title while Team Kargil emerged victorious in the girls’ category as the two-day State-Level Archery Competition concluded at Khaltsi in Sham district on Tuesday. Team Kargil finished runners-up in the boys’ category, while Team Leh secured the second position among the girls.

A total of 27 boys and girls in the 18–35 age group participated in the competition, which was organised as part of National Sports Day 2026 and Youth Engagement Month, being observed from August 29 to September 29.

Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony, while SSP Sham Aijaz Malik attended as the Guest of Honour.

The competition provided young archers from across Ladakh an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and compete in a structured sporting environment. Participants displayed discipline and sportsmanship throughout the two-day event.

The closing ceremony began with the National Song and was attended by Tsering Tashi, District Youth Services and Sports Officer; Mohd Sharif Bhat, Director, Save the Children; ZEO Khaltsi; ZEPO Khaltsi; officials of the Youth Services and Sports Department; technical staff, coaches and participating athletes.

Addressing the participants, Kunzes Angmo appreciated the efforts of the Youth Services and Sports Department in creating opportunities for young athletes and encouraged the archers to continue training and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship.

Prizes, mementos, certificates and cash awards were presented to the winners and runners-up at the conclusion of the competition.

In the girls’ category, Team Kargil secured the first position, followed by Team Leh, while Team Leh won the boys’ category and Team Kargil finished runners-up.

The competition was conducted under the supervision of Issa Ghulam, ZPEO Khaltsi, with support from officials and technical staff of the Youth Services and Sports Department.

The event was aimed at promoting sporting participation among young people and providing athletes with opportunities to develop competitive experience and showcase their abilities at the Union Territory level.

Issa Ghulam delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the participation and support of the dignitaries, teams, officials, technical staff, coaches, supporting organisations and others involved in conducting the competition.