KHATIMA NEWS
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh boxers delivered strong performances on the third day of the state-level boxing competition, securing places in junior boys’ finals and winning several semifinal bouts. Competitors from multiple Uttarakhand districts also claimed victories, while the Sub-Junior Girls’ finals produced winners from Almora, Pauri, Nainital and Bageshwar.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said construction of sports facilities, including a badminton court, has begun in Banbasa. He also highlighted awards and sports kits for promising athletes, while congratulating young recipients and encouraging them to pursue their sporting ambitions with energy and determination.
Almora
Vijay Mehra, a former Subedar Major and national-level archery medal winner, is training 15 players in Almora after joining the sports department. 3 of his trainees will represent the district at the ninth Senior Uttarakhand State Archery Championship in New Tehri, marking their first state-level competition.
Khatima
4 students from Shaheed Hari Kishan Shikshan Sansthan in Ashok Farm, Khatima, have earned selection for a state-level swimming meet after strong results at the district competition. Sarvodaya and Neeraj won their respective events, while Ashu and Sunil finished third in the 100-metre category.
Rudrapur
Rudrapur defeated Kulkha Stadium 36-26 in the final of the district-level junior girls’ kabaddi competition at Sakainiya Stadium in Gadarpur. 9 teams and around 100 players participated. Selected players will represent Udham Singh Nagar at the state-level kabaddi competition scheduled in Kaladhungi on 19 and 20 September.
