Kargil, October 28, 2024: The 5th UT Ladakh Volleyball Championship organized by the Kargil Volleyball Association, today brought together teams from across the region, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport.

The event featured three women’s teams from Leh and four from Kargil, alongside three men’s teams from Leh and five from Kargil.

Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the event as the chief guest, Joint Director of YSS UT Ladakh, Tahir Hussain, was the guest of honour and Councillor of Tai-Suru, Abdul Hadi was the special guest.

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At the event, the CEC Kargil appreciated the efforts of DYSSO Kargil for organizing the volleyball match. He said sports play a vital role in overall development of personality.

Dr. Akhoon said there is no dearth of talent in different sports categories in Kargil adding that LAHDC Kargil is committed to develop sports infrastructure in the district.

He mentioned that several vital steps have already been taken to develop sports infrastructure, with many projects in the pipeline set to be prioritised. The CEC also praised the players for their enthusiasm and dedication to promoting volleyball in the district.

In the men’s category, Kargil-A emerged as the champion, while Kargil-B claimed the runner-up position. In the women’s category, Leh-A took home the title of champion, with Kargil-C finishing as the runner-up.

This event not only showcased athletic prowess but also fostered camaraderie among participants, uniting the communities of Leh and Kargil in celebration of sports and culture.