Jammu & Kashmir emerging as sports powerhouse: LG Sinha

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, APRIL 27 (STC): Jammu & Kashmir is emerging as a sports powerhouse under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where world-class facilities are no longer restricted to major cities but are reaching the grassroots.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today after inaugurating the state-of-the-art Baba Jitto Indoor Stadium at Marh and Indoor Sports Stadium at Jourian, Akhnoor.
Dedicating the sports facilities to the youth, the Lieutenant Governor said that new indoor Sports Stadiums, equipped with modern shooting ranges and versatile indoor courts, are designed to inspire excellence and cultivate the champions of tomorrow.
The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the youth of Marh and Akhnoor through virtual medium and reiterated his commitment to ensure inclusivity in sports development and encourage greater participation among young aspirants.
He also called upon all sections of society, particularly women and the youth to lead the movement for a ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir’.
Urging citizens to report substance abuse and actively support the rehabilitation of victims, the LG said the police and civil administration are working tirelessly to dismantle the drug smuggling network.
The indoor sports stadiums, developed by District Administration Jammu in collaboration with HDFC Bank under its CSR initiative, are equipped with world-class amenities. These include a modern rifle shooting range, top-quality badminton and table tennis courts, dedicated rooms for indoor games such as carrom and chess, and a well-furnished reading room for the youth and locals.

(Straight Talk Communications)