POONCH, July 21: Host Poonch got the better of Rajouri by a solitary goal as the Divisional Level Inter District hockey tournament for boys and girls got underway at Boys Higher Secondary School.

The decisive goal was scored by Saval Ahmed in the second half. The match was officiated by Narinder Singh, Kwant Singh, Daljit Singh and Jasbir Singh.

Earlier, Anwar Hussain Shah, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Poonch who was the chief guest on the occasion declared open the tournament.

Mohammad Din, DYSSO, Poonch, Rajinder Singh, DYSSO, Rajouri, Tahir Bhatt, Principals of Higher Secondary Schools, Zonal Physical Education Officers, PEMs and PETs were also present.

A colourful cultural programme was also presented by students of Kids World Public School.