Bandipora, September 29: The first girls-only fencing competition under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative was organised in Bandipora by SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), Mission Shakti, in collaboration with the District Youth Services and Sports Department.
Fencing was introduced in the district recently, with players from Bandipora participating at the national level this year. The competition was organised to encourage more girls to take up the sport and promote confidence, discipline and participation in sporting activities.
Sports uniforms under the BBBP initiative were provided to the participating girls, while gold and silver medals were awarded to the winners and runners-up. Mementoes were also presented to officials and sports personnel who supported and trained the participants.
Officials from SANKALP HEW encouraged the participants to pursue sporting opportunities and highlighted the role of sports in positive youth engagement and creating opportunities for girls.
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