LUCKNOW – Under the joint auspices of the Directorate of Sports, Uttar Pradesh, and the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, high-energy district-level junior competitions for boys and girls were held today across multiple venues in the city. The day featured intense matchups in both Hockey and Kabaddi, showcasing the burgeoning athletic talent of the region.
Hockey: SAI Lucknow Claims Victory
The girls’ hockey tournament was hosted at the Mini Stadium, Vinay Khand, Lucknow. The event was officially inaugurated by Avinash Srivastava, Joint Secretary of U.P. Hockey.
- Participation: A total of 07 teams competed for the title.
- Results: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Lucknow team emerged as the champions with a commanding 4-0 victory in the final.
- Runners-up: The Mohd. Shahid Goomti Nagar team secured the runner-up position.
- Awards: Prizes were distributed to the winners and runners-up by Mr. Ranjit Raj, Deputy Sports Officer.
Kabaddi: Chowk Stadium and Yuva Club Dominate
The Kabaddi finals for both boys and girls took place at Chowk Stadium. The matches were attended by several dignitaries, including Mr. Arvind Singh Kushwaha (Deputy Sports Officer) and Mr. C.G. Shukla (Patron, District Kabaddi Association).
| Category | Winner | Runner-up |
| Boys |
Chowk Stadium |
B.K.T.  |
| Girls |
Yuva Club |
Bharat Sports Academy |
Atul Sinha, the Regional Sports Officer of Lucknow Division, presided over the prize distribution ceremony for the Kabaddi athletes.
Upcoming Events
The district-level sports series will continue tomorrow with the following schedule:
- Boxing (Boys/Girls): To be held at K.D. Singh “Babu” Stadium, Lucknow.
- Judo (Boys/Girls): To be held at the Judo Academy, Halwasiya.
This initiative remains a vital platform for local youth to engage in competitive sports and progress toward higher levels of national representation.
