Kishtwar gets first indoor shooting range

In a landmark development, an indoor shooting range was officially inaugurated today at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) for Boys in Kishtwar by MLA Shagun Parihar, who was the chief guest on the occasion.

The state-of-the-art shooting facility has been established through a collaborative effort of the Mechanical & Hospital Sub-Division and the Department of Youth Services & 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 & 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.