The 8th CEC Archery cup organised by Zonal Physical Education Department Zanskar and District Youth Services and Sports Department Kargil concluded on October 18.

The Archery cup was lifted by Taxi Union Team Zanskar with 144 points while Town Shooter Padum and Ibex Salapi bagged second and third positions respectively. Tsetan Tondup Taxi union team with an individual score of 42 points was declared player of the Tournament. The tournament was participated by 30 teams.

Executive Councilor for Tourism, RD and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC, Kargil Er Punchok Tashi appreciated all the archery teams for participating in the event and also congratulated the winner and runner-up teams.

EC Tashi informed that LAHDC Kargil is developing sports infrastructure across the district to further push the sports sector. While talking about the importance of sports, the EC said that sports activities play important role in physical and mental well-being.

A colorful culture program was also presented by the artist of Kanishka Padum, Dechan Dal Sani, and the winner-up and runners-up teams. Later, the EC and other dignitaries distributed prizes among players and participants.