A state-level school basketball tournament began at the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Stadium in Almora on Tuesday, with Union minister Ajay Tamta inaugurating the competition.
Teams from 8 districts are taking part in the event, which will continue until 15 October. Matches are being held in Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys’ and girls’ categories, giving school players an opportunity to compete at the state level.
Day-one results
Pauri opened its Under-19 boys’ campaign with a 12-2 victory over Bageshwar. In another match in the same category, Dehradun defeated Tehri 27-8.
The Under-14 girls’ matches also produced clear wins. Pauri beat Bageshwar 30-4, while Dehradun defeated Almora 18-2.
The opening-day results placed Pauri and Dehradun among the teams recording victories in the first round. the complete schedule or results for the remaining matches is not yet available.
Minister highlights role of sport
During the inauguration, Ajay Tamta said sports support physical and mental development. He also linked participation in sport with discipline, confidence and team spirit.
Tamta asked the players to compete in the right spirit and work hard to progress. His message focused on effort, discipline and fair play during the tournament.
Mayor Ajay Verma, former MLA Kailash Sharma, BJP district president Mahesh Nayaal, Handloom Council vice-president Govind Singh Pikhwal and Youth Welfare Council vice-president Kundan Singh Latawal attended the programme.
District education officer Chandan Singh Bisht and district sports coordinator Naveen Lal Verma were also present, along with other public representatives and officials.
Conclusion
The Almora tournament has begun with teams from 8 districts competing across 3 age groups and boys’ and girls’ categories. Pauri and Dehradun won their opening-day matches, while the competition is scheduled to continue until 15 October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the basketball tournament being held?
The tournament is being held at the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Stadium in Almora.
Q. Who inaugurated the competition?
Union minister Ajay Tamta inaugurated the tournament.
Q. How many districts are taking part?
Teams from 8 districts are participating.
Q. Which age groups are included?
The competition includes Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories for boys and girls.
Q. Which teams won on the first day?
Pauri defeated Bageshwar in the Under-19 boys’ and Under-14 girls’ matches. Dehradun defeated Tehri in the Under-19 boys’ category and Almora in the Under-14 girls’ category.
Q. What were the reported scores?
Pauri beat Bageshwar 12-2 and 30-4 in the 2 reported matches. Dehradun defeated Tehri 27-8 and Almora 18-2.
Q. How long will the tournament continue?
The tournament is scheduled to continue until 15 October.
