Gujarat Ascent-Descent Adventure Competition to be organised for youth

To encourage adventurous activities among the youth, the Office of the Commissioner of Youth Services and Cultural Activities has organised a special 'Gujarat Ascent-Descent Competition'. This one-day competition will be held in December 2026.

Young men and women of the state between the ages of 14 and 35 can participate in this competition. The contestants have been divided into two categories. For the junior category, contestants aged 14 to 18 will compete on Osam mountain in Rajkot, Chotila mountain in Surendranagar, or Idariya mountain in Sabarkantha. In the senior category, contestants aged 19 to 35 can participate in the competition at Pavagadh in Panchmahal or Parnera hill in Valsad.

According to a report by Sandesh, interested contestants must obtain the application form from the Office of Youth and Cultural Activities of the respective district. These forms, along with the necessary supporting documents, must be submitted to the District Development Officer and the District Office of Youth and Cultural Activities in Rajkot, Surendranagar, Sabarkantha, Panchmahal, or Valsad by November 20, 2026. Special facilities and assistance will be arranged for the contestants at the designated venues.