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Army organizes ‘run for fun’ competition | | | Early Times Report JAMMU, November 28: Sports play an important role in shaping the personality of youth and serve as health elixir for youth and nurture them both mentally and physically. To inculcate the spirit of physical fitness among children and youth a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of Romeo Force organized a “Run for Fun” competition at Daraba. A large number of school children and youth participated in it. The competition was held under three age groups. In first group school children below 14 years took part in 1.5 km run whereas students between age group of above 14 years but below 17 years participated in 2.75 km run and in group three youth above 17 years of age took part in 3 km run. It was first such event in this particular area and students including their wards were upbeat about the event. The event was witnessed by citizens of the nearby villages and sports fans of all age groups. The participants on their part put up a fine display of sportsmanship and discipline. Master Afsan who won the competition under 12 years group said to the media persons that he was quite excited and happy after securing first position whereas Master Sharukh who secured first position under second group said that his daily practice has really helped him to win the race. In group three the first position was secured by Anees Malik, a diehard aspirant of armed forces. Prizes were presented to all winners in various age groups and consolation prizes were given to all participants as goodwill gesture. While speaking to media on the occasion M N Qureshi, Head Master Universal High School Daraba who also acted as main coordinator said that it is necessary to impart good education and make students understand the importance of discipline, integrity and dedication in their life and what is better than teaching them this aspect through medium of sports as we all are aware that “A healthy mind lives in a healthy body”.
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