JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha congratulated the Para Archers from the UT of J&K for their incredible achievement at Asian Para Archery Championships 2023, Bangkok.
The Lt Governor tweeted:
“What an incredible achievement! Para archers from J&K scripted history & brought glory to India by winning 6 Medals including 4 gold, 1 silver & 1 bronze at Para Asian Archery Championship, Thailand. The consistent performances of our Archers reflect hard work & perseverance.
The outstanding performances of Sheetal, Rakesh and Sarita after admirable achievement at Asian Para Games, exemplify true spirit of sportsmanship. This is just the beginning of a new sporting era. My best wishes to all the athletes for their future endeavours”.
The Para Archers – Ms Sheetal Devi, Sh Rakesh Kumar and Ms Sarita are trained at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sports Complex, Katra.
Srinagar, September 22: “It is said that healthy mind resides in a healthy body”, with this thought today on 22nd September-2023, J&K Police Public School Srinagar organised maiden Annual Sports Day of LPD wing with great fervour and enthusiasm.
DIGP CKR Shri Sujit Kumar Singh-IPS and Administrative Officer JKPPS Srinagar graced the event as Chief Guest. Shri Mohd Aslam Choudhary-JKPS SSP nodal Officer was Guest of Honour. Besides Principal Smt Snigdha Singh, SSP Shri Sajjad Khaliq Bhat, Headmistress Smt Shabeera Shabnum, DySP SDPO West Srinagar Shri Shahjehan and SHO Bemina were present on the occasion.
The event started with the National Anthem and was thrown open with tricolour air balloons. Students from Nursery to 4th standard participated in different games. The day was really inspiring and filled with joy. While speaking on the occasion, DIG CKR Shri Sujit Kumar-IPS applauded the efforts and stressed on more events of this kind in future for good physical health of students. The event culminated with prize distribution for the winners of all the events.
NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 18: Following the resounding success of the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting and remarkable growth in the tourism sector, the Jammu and Kashmir Government, under the able leadership of the Honorable Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Manoj Sinha, is steadfastly committed to showcasing the rich tapestry of tourism offerings from the region on the global stage. The Department of Tourism, headed by Secretary Tourism, Dr. Abid Rasheed Shah, proudly announces the 3rd Edition of the J&K Open Golf Tournament, in partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official governing body of professional golf in India. The grand launch event at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, was graced by the presence of cricketing legend and Vice President of PGTI, Mr. Kapil Dev. During the press conference unveiling the upcoming PGTI tournament, Mr. Kapil Dev expressed his delight at J&K Tourism’s collaboration with PGTI, highlighting how this partnership will provide additional playing opportunities for Indian professional golfers. He emphasized the tournament’s role in promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and passionately encouraged the media to visit and witness the remarkable transformations taking place in the region. Mr. Kapil Dev underscored the need to bolster golf tourism in this stunning region, shedding light on the incredible opportunities it offers to golf enthusiasts and travellers alike. Participating in the press conference, Mr. Amarjeet Singh, Special Secretary to the Government Tourism Department, shed light on the burgeoning Golf Tourism sector, emphasizing its significance in the broader tourism landscape. He provided an overview of the evolving Tourism Scenario, especially in the wake of the successful 3rd Tourism Working Group Meeting in J&K. Mr. Singh emphasized the UT Government’s unwavering commitment to promoting all the tourism products of Jammu & Kashmir and highlighted how this event serves as a platform to project J&K as a favoured destination for Golf Tourism for both business and leisure travellers from around the world. He stressed that the J&K Government is eager to engage in mutually beneficial partnerships with professional organizations for the comprehensive development of the tourism sector, recognizing its pivotal role in the regional economy. Mr. Manav Gupta, Secretary of Jammu Tawi Golf Course, assured that the course is fully prepared to host this prestigious event for the second consecutive year, from October 4th to 7th, with a Pro Am event on October 8th. He guaranteed the provision of the best possible playing conditions, promising an unparalleled experience for the participating golfers at JTGC. Mr. Gupta highlighted how the J&K Open is poised to become a significant fixture on the global golfing calendar, showcasing the region’s potential as a premier golfing destination. Mr. Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of PGTI, enthusiastically stated, “The third edition of the J&K Open, presented by J&K Tourism, is one of the most eagerly anticipated tournaments of the 2023 PGTI Season. Professional golfers have cherished memories of playing at the magnificent Jammu Tawi Golf Course, having inaugurated it last year. Tournaments like these are instrumental in bolstering Golf Tourism in J&K. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to J&K Tourism and Jammu Tawi Golf Course for their continued support, which has led to an enhanced prize purse this year. We are thrilled about another thrilling week of golf amidst the captivating surroundings of J&K.” The J&K Open promises to be an unforgettable gathering of top Indian golf professionals and international talents. The event will feature celebrated players such as Udayan Mane, Rashid Khan, defending champion Yuvraj Singh Sandhu, and former champion Honey Baisoya, alongside more than 120 national and international participants. The convergence of world-class golfing facilities, stunning natural beauty, and the endorsement of cricketing icon Kapil Dev has set the stage for an exciting future in golf tourism for Jammu and Kashmir.
BARAMULLA, SEPTEMBER 02: The thrilling two-day competition of Inter-Zonal Volleyball and Kho Kho for under 14 and 17 Girls came to a spectacular conclusion today at Baramulla.
The event, organized by the District Youth Services & Sports Office Baramulla, witnessed the active participation of 18 educational zones, with a total of 72 teams competing.
The competition was officially inaugurated by the DYSSO Baramulla Jatinder Singh on September 01, setting the stage for an action-packed sporting event.
In the Volleyball Under 14 category, the final match saw an intense battle between Zone Sopore and Zone Wagoora, with Zone Sopore emerging as the victorious team. Meanwhile, in the Kho Kho Under 14 category, Zone Dangerpora faced-off against Zone Wagoora, and Zone Wagoora secured the championship title.
The excitement continued in the Kho Kho Under 17 category, with the final match between Zone Sopore and Zone Dangiwacha, ultimately won by Zone Sopore. In the Volleyball Under 17 category, Zone Dangerpora clashed with Zone Sopore, and Zone Dangerpora emerged triumphant.
The winners and runners-up teams were honored with trophies and certificates presented by the Zonal Physical Education Officers (ZPEOs) of the Department, marking the successful conclusion of this highly competitive event.
The DYSSO Baramulla extended his appreciation to all the participants, teams, and officials for making this competition a memorable and successful sporting extravaganza.
The daughters of J&K are shining in different sectors despite many obstacles and challenges: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 27: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the final match of Kashmir Women Cricket League in Srinagar.
12 women cricket teams hailing from various parts of the Kashmir Division participated in the tournament organized under the aegis of Chinar Corps. International Cricketer and Former Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, Padma Shri Mithali Raj also graced the occasion.
In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated all the participants and the winners of the Women Cricket League.
He appreciated the initiative of Chinar Corps which aims to uplift the spirit of women and empower them through sports so they can achieve sporting excellence and popularize a robust sports culture among girls in far-flung areas.
“The daughters of J&K are shining in different sectors despite many obstacles and challenges. They are breaking the glass ceilings and advancing their position in agriculture, industries, IT and startups.Even in the sports arena, they have proved to be second to none,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor highlighted the key endeavours of the government to provide handholding and support to the women in the Union Territory in diverse fields.
Women-led development is our top priority. Our socio-economic development policy is based on the idea of gender equality and necessary steps have been taken for empowerment of women and to provide them equal opportunity in every sector, he said.
Acknowledging the role of women in nation building, the Lt Governor said the way the women scientists have taken the lead in the Chandrayaan-3 mission has set an example for others to follow.
The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to provide world class sports infrastructure and mentoring to nurture the young sporting talents of Jammu Kashmir.
He said the recent successes of women players at the national and international events have kindled hopes. We have accorded due importance to sports and now we are witnessing a new sports culture in UT, adequate infrastructure and our resolve is to make J&K sporting power, he added.
There is no dearth of talent in J&K. The presence of International Cricketer Mithali Raj will serve as motivation for players. I am looking forward to the day when media channel headlines will say-The Girl from Anantnag, who is India’s new Mithali Raj. I firmly believe it is possible, the Lt Governor said.
The final was played between Anantnag Rebels and the Budgam Strikers.
The Lt Governor handed over trophies and cash prizes to the winning, and other top performing teams and the players who excelled in the tournament.
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; Brig Anil Gupta, Member Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, Eminent sports personalities, Senior Civil, Police and Army officers, Sports lovers and youth in large numbers were present.
BARAMULLA, AUGUST 21: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, District Baramulla has announced the commencement of the National Sports Week celebrations from August 21 to August 29 with an aim to honor the birth anniversary of the renowned hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand.
To kick-off the celebrations, the Department organized a series of exciting sports activities across various zones. The opening day witnessed an enthusiastic participation of students from both private and government schools. The event showcased a vibrant display of athletic prowess and sportsmanship.
Zone Dangiwacha conducted an engaging trio of sports competitions, including Badminton, 100m sprint, and the Lemon race. A remarkable total of 260 students enthusiastically took part, competing fiercely while embodying the spirit of healthy competition and teamwork.
Zone Nehalpora witnessed an equally fervent response, where 200 students participated in the Badminton, 100m sprint, and Lemon race competitions. The determination and enthusiasm shown by the students underscored the importance of fostering a love for sports among the youth.
In Zone Sopore, 50 students from different schools came together to take part in the Badminton, 100m sprint, and Lemon race events. The vibrant energy and dedication displayed by these young athletes were truly commendable.
The National Sports Week’s calendar promises an exciting lineup of sports events, fostering a sense of camaraderie and promoting a healthy lifestyle among the youth. This initiative aligns with the vision of encouraging sports excellence and instilling essential values of discipline and perseverance.
The celebrations continue, embracing the spirit of Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy and inspiring young athletes to reach new heights in the world of sports.
KISHTWAR, JULY 20: The West Bengal Sonarpur Aarohi Club, comprising a team of skilled and eminent mountaineers, has successfully conquered Mt Brammah 1. The challenging peak, known for its technical difficulty, has been a long-standing aspiration among the mountaineering community since it was first climbed by British mountaineer Chris Bonnington about 50 years ago. This remarkable achievement marks the first Indian team to conquer the summit, making history in the world of mountaineering. After meticulous planning, the expedition took off on July 16, 2023 with the cooperation of the district Administration Kishtwar and different government and military bodies. However, adverse weather conditions, including whiteout and heavy snowfall, forced the team to abandon their initial summit attempt. During this unfortunate incident, a Sherpa member fell approximately 70 meters but, fortunately, survived with bruises, cuts, shock, and snow blindness while searching for the summit route. The team made a courageous decision to wait for his recovery and launch another attempt within 30 hours. On the midnight of July 17, the team set out once again, and at approximately 10:30 am on July 18, they achieved their goal, successfully summiting Mt Brammah 1. The team recorded the height as 6426 meters, which differed slightly from the topo map’s mentioned elevation of 6416 meters, based on four devices’ readings. A total of nine climbing members and five Sherpas accomplished the momentous summit, while three members coordinated the activities from the base camp. Upon safely returning to the Base Camp on July 19 at 8:30 pm, the team expressed their gratitude to the district Administration Kishtwar for its support, both direct and indirect, throughout the expedition. Besides, it also thanked Indian Army 17RR, Police, Forest Department, KDA and the local team, consisting of Ravinder Singh Thakur, Bhanu Badyal, Rajesh Thakur and Avleen Bhutiyal including 2 local Youth from Kishtwar who recently completed the Adventure Training Course at the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports, Pahalgam. DC Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav congratulated the team for this remarkable accomplishment and expressed enthusiasm about boosting the tourist potential and tourism in Kishtwar. He believes that this achievement will open up new avenues for future adventure tourism in the Kishtwar Himalayas.
SHOPIAN: In a remarkable initiative to promote sports and community engagement, Police under the auspices of the Civic Action Programme inaugurated the Cricket Tournament, concluded the Women’s Volleyball tournament and organised the Martial Art Competition in Shopian.
The opening ceremony of the Cricket Tournament and other sports/Martial Art competition was held at Batpora Stadium where teams from various localities and villages gathered to showcase their skills and compete for the coveted trophy. The events witnessed the presence of distinguished guests, school Childrens, community leaders and enthusiastic spectators, who came together to support the participating athletes.
During the inaugural ceremony, the senior police officers highlighted the significance of sports in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and overall personality development. They underscored the role of sports in empowering youth/women, instilling discipline and nurturing leadership qualities.
While speaking on the occasion, SSP Shopian Ms Tanushree-IPS stressed upon the young & budding players of the district to allow their minds to explore their own thoughts and imagination through the medium of sports. The inaugural match was played between Friends cricket Club Safanagri Vs Sheen Sports Chotigam which was won by Friends Cricket Club by 20 runs.
Moreover, the Final of Women’s Volleyball was played between Shahi Hamdan school vs Khelo India Centre Shopian which was won by Khelo India Centre by 6:1 points. The event was attended by all senior police officers of the district. At the end, presents/mementos were distributed among the winning and participating teams/players by SSP Shopian in presence of ASP Shopian, Dysp Hqrs Shopian and DySP DAR Shopian.
It is pertinent to mention here that Police is organising different sports events, like volleyball tournament, football tournament, cultural programmes and other co-curricular activities in district Shopian for upliftment of sports among the youth.
Local residents, clubs & other organizations wishing to use college playground asked to seek proper permission: College Authorities
SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: Amar Singh College is a premier multi-disciplinary institution of the valley having around 5000 boys and girls on its rolls in different disciplines and on a day there is a huge foot fall of students in the college. The students have to play in the college play ground as per college sports calendar.
It has been observed that outsiders enter the college sports ground during official hours from the backside of the college which hinders our college boys and girls sports activities.
Accordingly, public in general and residents in the vicinity of Amar Singh College in particular are informed through this notice that college play ground is meant primarily for bonafide students of Amar Singh College and as such no outsider will be allowed to use the playground during official time 09:00 AM to 05: 00 PM.
However, the residents in the vicinity, clubs and other organizations who want to play in the college playground beyond college hours and holidays can seek proper permission from college authorities.
PATTAN: Molvi Imran Raza Ansari kicked off the late Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari (RA) Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament at Pattan in district Baramulla here on Saturday. This is the second edition of this tournament, which is being held in the name of the late Movli Iftikhar Hussain Ansari (RA). This tournament is fully sponsored by Ex-MLA Pattan Molvi Imran Raza Ansari.
Molvi Imran Raza Ansari kicked off the late Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari (RA) Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament
The inaugural match of the T20 Cricket Tournament was played between PCC Pattan and MM Motors Lawypora Srinagar.
While talking with Valley Observer “Ex-MLA Pattan briefed about the motive of this tournament, Ansari mentioned that I am sponsoring this tournament in the name of my late father who always used to say that we should keep our youth away from drugs and other unlawful activities so I carried out his mission and I have kicked off this tournament just to make sure our youth will stay healthy physically as well as mentally”.
Molvi Imran Raza Ansari kicked off the late Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari (RA) Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament
“The main motive behind this is to keep our future generation away from drugs and other harmful activities, our future generation is our asset so we need to keep them healthy and motivated”, Ansari added
Molvi Imran Raza Ansari kicked off the late Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari (RA) Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament
“My dream is to see our youth excel in the field of sports activities and mark their names on the top note, earlier we seen many icons like Abdul Samad, Parvaiz Rasool and other players who have marked their presence in international as well as in national tournaments. Our youth have a lot of potential to show their talent all they need is a platform”, Ansari said.
