29 teams to compete in U-17 Girls National Cricket Championship in Jammu
The six-day tournament will be held from November 15 to 20 under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India.
Twenty-nine teams representing various States, Union Territories, and organisations will participate in the 70th National School Games U-17 Girls Cricket Championship in Jammu from November 15 to 20, according to the Daily Excelsior.
The Department of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, is organising the six-day event under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).
Participating teams include Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and other recognised school sports organisations.
Matches will take place at seven venues across Jammu city and its outskirts to provide young cricketers a platform to showcase talent at the national level.
Director General of Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta, said hosting the championship was a proud milestone for J&K.
Joint Director of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu, Inderjeet Parihar, said the Department is committed to ensuring the smooth, secure, and professional conduct of the championship.