 Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 19: SOS Children's Villages of India, a national, self-implementing child care organisation, culminated the Zonal Level Sports Competitions of SOS Tarang for the North Zone held at SOS Children's Village today in Jammu.
Around 120 children from nine Children's Village of North Zone participated in this sports competition of Volley Ball, Badminton and Athletics. All the children were enthusiastic and participated in the respective games with team spirit during the events. 50 children won the first and second prizes. The overall championship was won by Children's Village Jammu.
SOS India organizes a series of regional and zonal level competitions every year for showcasing talents of SOS children in the field of arts, culture and sports. The series culminates into Zonal and National level competitions and a grand finale event held in New Delhi. Children in the age group of 10-18 from all the 32 SOS Children's Villages participated in these competitions with great enthusiasm and gusto. They competed against each other, gain exposure and get inspired at the same time by their peers. Speaking about the importance of this festival, Anuja Bansal, Secretary General, SOS Children's Villages of India, said, "Tarang is integral to SOS India and the holistic development of children living under our care in our 32 Villages. The event not only helps in unleashing the potential of these budding stars but also celebrates their rights. It is our endeavour that each child participating in this mega festival should emerge as a true ambassador of SOS India's efforts. The festival will be culminating on Universal Children's Day in New Delhi on 20th November." |
