Kargil residents take part in an archery competition organised by the Army on Thursday. Tribune Photo

Tribune News Service

Jammu, May 18

Nine teams took part in the Tiger Hill archery competition organised by the Army for several villages of the Kargil region.Giving details, PRO Northern Command NN Joshi said nine teams comprising five players each, participated in the event held at Tiger Hill in Kargil from May 15-17. Twelve archers were selected to take part in this year’s Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations, he said.Archery is a popular traditional sport 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 sport.The winning teams and individuals were felicitated by the Army. The villagers appreciated the efforts of Army in promoting archery in the region and help in preserving the local culture and tradition.The Army will celebrate victory over Pakistan during the 1999 Kargil war in July this year.