Mahinder Patyal
Bharmour, November 7: A one-day Under-17 Badminton Tournament organized by Shiv Shakti Yuva Club Bharmour concluded on a high note, with young players displaying remarkable talent and sportsmanship.
The closing ceremony was attended by Krishna Pakhretia, President of the State Lecturers’ Association, Bharmour Unit, as the chief guest. Addressing the participants, he emphasized that children should take part in sports with a true sporting spirit, adding that victory and defeat are not the ultimate goals of competition.
“Participation itself is a form of learning and discipline. Sports help develop a healthy competitive attitude among children and contribute significantly to their overall personality development,” Pakhretia said.
On the occasion, Sheman Sharma, in-charge of Shiv Shakti Yuva Club Bharmour, honored the chief guest with a traditional Himachali cap and a memento.
In the doubles event, the duo of Prince and Mayank emerged as champions, while Naitik and Mudul secured the runners-up position. In the singles category, Prince claimed the title, with Vaibhav Kapoor finishing as runner-up.
The chief guest presented trophies and prizes to the winners and runners-up. Other participants, including Pushp Raj, Prabhakar, Chirag, Kanishk, and Sujal, also showcased their skills during the tournament.
Among those present at the event were Political Science lecturer Vijay Sharma, DPE Sunil Kapoor, social worker Vinay Chauhan, senior assistant Sunny Sharma, and clerk Kalyan Singh, along with other dignitaries and local residents.
