KATRA (REASI), April 29: Annual sports meet of Gurukul CharanPaduka, here got underway at Shrine Board’s Sports Complex. The inaugural daywitnessed Volleyball competition wherein Niharika defeated Trikuta in straightsets in the opener.

The second match won by Saraswati beating Vaishnavi 2-0while Niharika outplayed Kalika 2-0 in another game played today. As per thereports reaching here, the final has been scheduled for tomorrow.

The competition in other two events of Table Tennis andBasketball shall also start tomorrow at the same venue.

Earlier, the event declared open by AdministratorGurukul, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ShrineBoard (SMVDSB), Dr Arvind Karwani.

Meanwhile, Director Sports, SMVDSB, Ashok Kumar informedthat the second phase of the sports meet of Gurukul shall be held in the monthof September in the disciplines of Yoga, Kabaddi and Athletics.