Telangana handball teams of boys and girls bagged the championship titles at 61st national under-19 tournaments concluded here on Tuesday.
The competitions were held at Rangashaipeta Government Junior College in Warangal from October 16. In girls’ category, Delhi team stood at second place, while Gujarat and Haryana teams secured third and fourth places. Similarly, in boys’ category, Delhi team secured second place while teams from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh stood at third and fourth places respectively.
Deputy Chief Minister Kadiam Srihari gave away trophies at the valedictory. He said the State government accords equal importance to studies and sports.
Collector Vakati Karuna, who was the tournament chairperson, congratulated the winners, runners-up and participants for putting up their best and taking part in the event with a sportive spirit.
Event’s organising secretary Barupati Gopi said a total of 26 teams from 26 States took part in the championship, which witnessed presence of about 1,300 players and 110 officials.
Warangal District School Games Federation hosted the championship after a gap of 30 years and for the first time in Telangana State.
