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J&K's Kishtwar gets first Indoor Shooting Range

Jammu, June 19 (UNI) In a landmark development, the hilly Kishtwar district of Jammu and
Kashmir got an Indoor Shooting Range at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS)
Boys.
The range was inaugurated by the Member Legislative Assembly Shagun Parihar.
The state-of-the-art shooting facility has been established through a collaborative effort of the Mechanical and Hospital Sub-Division and the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YS&S).
This initiative aims to provide world-class training infrastructure to young aspirants and promote precision sports like rifle shooting in the region.
In celebration of this milestone, the Department of Youth Services and Sports Kishtwar inaugurated
a District-Level Inter-Zonal Tournament for Under-14 and Under-17 boys and girls in Wrestling, Table Tennis, Handball and Rifle Shooting.
The competitions are being hosted across designated venues, encouraging extensive participation from talented students.
Adding to the celebration, demonstration matches in Table Tennis and Wrestling were held, offering
a glimpse into the immense talent and passion of the district’s young athletes.
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