JAMMU: The four day SGFI Inter-School Jammu District Soft Tennis Championship 2026 concluded successfully at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, showcasing the emerging talent from various schools of the district.

The championship was held from 28th July to 31st July 2026 under the supervision and collaboration of the Youth Services and Sports Department and Soft Tennis Khelo Centre Jammu,J&K Sports Council. The tournament was organized as per SGFI guidelines and featured competitions in Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories for both boys and girls.

The event witnessed intense matches and spirited performances throughout the four days. In the Under-19 Boys category, Madhavendra Singh Sambyal clinched the gold medal with an impressive display of skill and temperament. In the Under-17 Boys category, Aditya Dutt Sharma emerged as the gold medalist while Harikesh Dutt Sharma secured the silver medal and Ayansh Khajuria bagged the bronze medal.

In the girls’ section, Abhiyana Khajuria won the gold medal in the Under-19 category, showcasing excellent control and court coverage. Lavanya Thakur clinched the gold medal in the Under-17 Girls category with consistent and confident play. The Under-14 Girls category saw promising young players in action with Swadhi Sharma winning the gold medal, Advika Kotwal securing the silver medal and Sanvi Parihar earning the bronze medal.

All the medal winners have qualified to represent Jammu District in the upcoming UT-level SGFI Soft Tennis Tournament. The officials present on the occasion appreciated the dedication of the players and the efforts of coaches and supporting staff. They stated that such championships provide an important platform for the school students to showcase their talent and also help in identifying potential players for higher-level competitions.

The Youth Services and Sports Department along with the J&K Sports Council and Soft Tennis Khelo Centre Jammu reiterated their commitment to promote soft tennis in the region and provide necessary training and facilities to young athletes. The championship concluded with a prize distribution ceremony where medals and certificates were presented to the winners in presence of officials, coaches and representatives from participating schools.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following šŸ‘‡