Government made huge investments in fostering sports culture in J&K: LG Sinha
STC NEWS DESK
ANANTNAG, AUGUST 13 (STC): Jammu & Kashmir has made its rightful place in the Indian sporting landscape. In the past five years, the region invested in creating modern sports infrastructure, cultivate suitable environment for players and focussed on strong strategy and effective execution at grass roots level to foster sports culture.
This was stated by the Manoj Sinha today during the Trophy unveiling ceremony of Bijbehara Premier League (BPL) at Anantnag.
The Lieutenant Governor said the remarkable progress in J&K’s sports sector is due to hard work and unwavering determination of our sportspersons, dedicated coaches and tireless efforts of officials of Sports Council.
“J&K UT since 2020 had adopted a player-centered approach to develop players and maximise their ability. It has also been ensured that children and youth are provided with ample opportunities to participate in sports activities. This widespread reach reflects our commitment to inclusive sports development across the entire Union Territory,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor commended the Bijbehara Premier League for its emergence as a powerful anti-drug movement, successfully channelizing the energy of youth by connecting them with sports.
He also congratulated the people of Anantnag and South Kashmir for the successful conduct of Shri Amarnath ji Yatra.
Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, IT, Youth Services & Sports and ARI & Trainings; Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri, MLA Srigufwara – Bijbehara; Sarmad Hafeez, Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare; Javid Iqbal Matoo, DIG South Kashmir; Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag; Amritpal Singh, SSP Anantnag; Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council; Parvez Rasool, International Cricketer; senior officials of Civil and Police Administration, prominent sports personalities and youth in large number were present.
Notably, Bijbehara Premier League is widely considered as the most prestigious cricket tournament in J&K UT which also serves as a platform to showcase talent and earn their place at national and international level.
(Straight Talk Communications)
