 Early Times Report
KATRA, Aug 28: Delhi Public School (DPS) XI, Katra defeated Amba Kids Home XI in an exhibition football match, organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra as part of the ongoing week-long celebrations of National Sports Day at DPS ground, here today.
Anshuman Pratap Singh of DPS was declared man of the match for his exceptional skills displayed during the match.
The prizes were given away to the winner and runners-up teams jointly by Director Sports, SMVDSB, Ashok Kumar and Officer on Special Duty, Rajinder Singh.
Speaking to the gathering, Ashok Kumar informed that such initiatives are taken by the Board to promote sports in and around the holy town of Katra by involving young students in sports and related activities.
He said that National Sports Day is celebrated every year in the honour of hockey wizard Major Dyan Chand on August 29. Meanwhile, Principal of DPS Katra, R K Verma thanked the Shrine Board for providing the young talented footballers an opportunity to exhibit their skills.
Among those present were chief administrator, DR Sharma and Headmaster, Vandana Sharma of DPS and Principal of Amba Kids Home, Ashwani Katoch. |
