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Army holds Tiger Hill Archery competition in Kargil

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 5/18/2017 11:31:50 PM

KARGIL, May 18: Tiger Hill Archery competition was organised in Kargil from May 15 to 17 by Army for the villagers of Kargil region.
A total of nine teams comprising of five players each, participated in the competition. Twelve archers have been selected from the tournament to take part in this year Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations.
Archery is a very popular traditional sports among the locals of the Kargil region. The sport is conducted even during cultural and social events in the region. The villagers have natural talent for archery and enjoy it as a recreational activity as well as competitive sports.
The winning teams and individuals were felicitated by the Army. The villagers appreciated the efforts of Army in promoting the sports of Archery in the region and help in preserving the local culture and tradition.