Ganderbal, Oct 19: Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the overall champion in Wushu at the 78th National School Games, securing eight medals, including one gold, two silver and five bronze medals.
The Wushu competition, being held from October 15 to 20 under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), witnessed the participation of 45 teams, comprising 23 boys’ teams and 22 girls’ teams, with a total of 427 participants.
Officials said Jammu and Kashmir has maintained its overall championship position for the third consecutive year, marking another significant achievement for the Union Territory in school-level sports.
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal (IAS), attended the concluding ceremony of the Wushu segment and congratulated the participating athletes, coaches and technical officials for the successful conduct of the event.
She said the National School Games provide a valuable platform for young athletes to showcase their talent and progress towards higher levels of competition, including Olympic-level sports.
Singhal also expressed hope that such sporting events would continue to be organised in the region, allowing participants from across the country to experience Kashmir’s hospitality and welcoming atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner also visited two schools to review arrangements for the Class 10 examinations conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE). She said facilities, including cleanliness, drinking water, washrooms and security arrangements, were found satisfactory.
She extended her best wishes to the students appearing in the examinations and expressed hope for good results across the district and Jammu and Kashmir.
