The zonal level inter-school tournament for Higher Secondary and High Schools (Boys & Girls) of Khaltse zone concluded at GHSS Khaltse on May 29.

A total of 364 students including boys & girls of various HSS and HS of Khaltse zone participated in the tournament organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Leh.

Executive Councillor (Agriculture) LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel was the chief guest whereas Tehsildar Khaltse, Tanveer Ahmad was the guest of honor at the closing ceremony.

EC Agriculture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel highlighted the importance of co-curricular activities and studies and urged the students to actively participate in sports to build their personalities and imbibe the qualities of teamwork and dedication. He also advised the students to participate in various sports. He informed that after the zonal level tournament, the qualified students will be playing in District, State, and National level tournaments. 

Further, he appreciated DYSSO Leh, Tsering Tashi, and all the Physical Education Teachers for organising the tournament successfully at zonal level.

Sports such as Archery, Handball, Football, Volleyball, Table Tennis, 100 Mtrs Race, 200 Mtrs Race,400 Mtrs Race,3 Km Race, 5 Km Race, Discus, and Shotput were played during the tournament.

The final Handball match was played between Higher Secondary School Khaltse (Boys) and Higher Secondary Temisgam (Boys) in which Higher Secondary School Khaltse won by 12-05.

Later, EC, Stanzin Chosphel distributed prizes, medals and certificates to the winners.