Category: SPORTS

SRINAGAR, MAY 18: The sports fields in J&K remained abuzz with activities both organized by J&K Sports Council and local clubs with a greater number of players adding to the aggregate of participants.
The number of activities held under My Youth My Pride module at Polo Ground Srinagar, today. The activities included Pencak Silat, Judo, Taekwondo, Kabaddi, and Rugby. The Sports Officer of Kashmir, Nuzhat Farooq presided over the function as the chief guest.
The event kicked off with a nail-biting Kabaddi match between J&K Police and ACME Sports Academy which the former won by a score of 23:19. In the Handball match played between J&K Police and Al-Murad Baramulla, J&K Police triumphed with the scoreboard reading 31:25 in their favour. Khelo India Girls Team and got better of Hoopstar Club by a narrow margin of 15:13 points in the Basketball clash. In another encounter in the same discipline which went down to the wire, the Khelo India Center Boys emerged as the winner over their opponents MET Warriors by a score of 53-:8.
Even as My Youth My Pride activities continue to attract huge crowd, the players equally receive due praise and support for their respective performances. Pertinently this module of activities is organized to promote sports in J&K and encourage youth to take part in sports activities.
Meanwhile, District Anantnag Rugby Championship-2023 was held at Delhi Public School, Anantnag in which more than 200 participants of different age groups from different areas of district Anantnag participated.
Apart from the regular coaching and training classes, various sports activities are taking place under floodlights to further the scope of sports in J&K. The events held during the night especially see a huge participation from the athletes. The activities of Football, Handball, Basketball and Lawn Tennis are adding vibrancy to the ambience and making venues the happening places.
Speaking on the sidelines of the events, Secretary Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull said that sports is emerging as the prime choice for the recreation of youth. The visuals from district Shopian in South Kashmir the other day where participants swelled in large numbers in the district stadium under Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign makes one realize the power of sports which binds all, she added.
The Volleyball Association of J&K during a Volleyball event in M.A Stadium Jammu today organized volleyball-exhibition matches for boys and girls. During the concluding ceremony Sports officer Jammu, Ashok Singh presided over the function and distributed prizes among the participating clubs. While speaking on the occasion he stressed upon the need to get involved in the sports activities for fitness and wellbeing.
Meanwhile, early in the morning a meeting convened by Ashok Singh Sports Officer pertaining to smooth functioning of Khelo India State Centre of Excellence in Fencing was held in the meeting hall of MA Stadium Jammu. The selected athletes along with their parents, and KISCE staff was part of the meeting during which performance of each player was analyzed besides providing a weekly training schedule and stressing upon the punctuality for higher performance.
The participants were apprised about the guidelines of the programme besides discussion on hostel facilities and school admissions.
Pertinently the KISCE is an inhouse training facility where all the expenses of boarding and lodging of selected candidates including education is borne by the government.

SRINAGAR, MAY 17: The sports activities under different verticals were held in various playfields and indoor sports complexes in J&K.

A Badminton event was held in Sheri Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar under My Youth My Pride in which more than 40 players including both boys and girls participated. The girls single’s title was bagged by Sadia Khaki while Faiza ended up as the runner up and in boys category Shahnawaz won the title while Hadi settled for runner up title.

Meanwhile, Night Football activities resumed in Bakshi Stadium. The special activities in this segment are aimed at providing extend time to the players to hone their skills, said Dr Zaffar Iqbal CAO Sorts Council. Adding that Sports Council under the special activities segments besides mass awareness about the ill effects of drugs is also acquainting the public with the G-20 summit being hosted in J&K.

Late in the evening today, various sports activities and competitions were underway in Gindun Sports Complex in the disciplines of Basket Ball in which Khelo India Girls and Boys team was pitted against Hoopstar Girls Club and Warriors Boys Club respectively while in Kabaddi Academy was playing against Police Kabbadi Teams. In other events of Football and Handball.

Syed Tajdeen was playing against J&K Bank and Al-Murad Handball club was competing with J&K Police hand ball teams. All the matches were in progress under flood lights when the report was being filed.

An athletic and cycling event for school kids under fourteen years of age was also held in Bakshi Stadium today in which more that hundred school kids participated. The kids were thrilled to be part of the event.

In her message to youth, Secretary Sports Council Nuzhat Gull rheteriorated that she along with her team is always there to support players who are aspiring to make it big in the sports. She said that our sports academies in both the divisions are doing a commendable job when it comes to training the young turks tricks of their respective sports and that all the programmes including feedback mechanisms shall be made online soon.

Nuzhat Gull said that automation of Sports Council is under process and all the information relating to games, scrutiny of certificates etc shall be made online for the ease of players and public.

Referring to the Sports Club, she appealed youth to avail the facility which houses Billiards, Chess Carrom, Table Tennis besides a Library with functional canteen which offers food on subsidised rates.

Meanwhile Sports Officer Kashmir Nuzhat Farooq refuted the claims made in a video after the conclusion of a cricket match in Bakshi Stadium. She said that the video has been edited to suit the claims of vested interests and is far from the truth.

The Sports Officer Kashmir requested the general public to report any incident that falls within her domain and assured of a timely redressal.

SRINAGAR, MAY 17: Two matches were played today in connection with the ongoing inter college cricket tournament organised by the Department of Physical Education at S.P college main ground.

The first match was played between the Department of Zoology and Chemistry and was comprehensively won by Zoology Department by 7 wickets.

The second match of the tournament was played between the Department of Botany and Evs and was won by Botany Department by 4 wickets.

Principal, S.P college, Prof (Dr ) Gh Jeelani Qurashi, along with sports board members Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Parray, Dr Showkat Ahmad Wani, Dr Javid Ahmad, Dr Syed Rashid, Owais Wani, Arshad Salam, Mohammad Hafiz Khan, Arshid Iqbal and Imran Hamdani interacted with all the teams and assured them the best possible infrastructure with a view to organise high end competition in the college.

SRINAGAR, MAY 16: Principal S.P. College, Prof. (Dr) Ghulam Jeelani Qurashi today inaugurated Intra College T20 Men’s Cricket tournament at S.P College main ground, here.

The tournament is being organised by the Department of Physical Education. The first match of the tournament was played between Students of Physics Department and Students of Information Technology

The Principal, who was also Chief Guest at the inaugural function, said that this will provide an opportunity for the sportspersons from all the Departments of the college to showcase their talent and compete with the best of the lot.

He said that it is high time that we garner the talent of our youth and build sportsmanship characters in them.

Speaking on the occasion Secretary, Sports, Cluster University Srinagar Dr. Khursheed Parray, who was also Guest of the Honour for the event said that the college is committed to providing National level sports infrastructure with a view to organise high end competition in the college to harness the potential of budding sportspersons.

SRINAGAR, MAY 16: Ms. Ishrat Akhter, International Wheelchair Basketball Player from J&K called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, today.

The Lt Governor congratulated Ms Akhter for her achievements in sports arena and assured all the support from the administration for future endeavours.

Later, Adv. Waseem Gul, President Kashmir Advocate Association also called on the Lt Governor and apprised him of concerning issues of legal fraternity of Kashmir division.

The Lt Governor assured Sh Gul of appropriate redressal of all the genuine issues put forth by him.

SRINAGAR, MAY 14: The Golden Age event was organised by J&K Sports Council (JKSC) early this morning in Downtown Srinagar. The event was aimed at promoting sports among the elderly and encouraging them to stay active and healthy.

Various sports activities and competitions were organized, including athletics and Tug of war and all the participants showed great enthusiasm and enjoyed the activities.

The focus of the event was to emphasise on the importance of being fit, drug-free, and besides creating environment consciousness. The Golden Age sports programs conducted by JKSC across the Union Territory is receiving a positive response from elders.

While J&K Sports Council is actively promoting G-20 awareness and the Fit India program for all ages through a door-to-door campaign, Sports Council has started the special campaign involving elders during morning walks.

Sarmad Hafeez Secretary Youth Services and Sports presided over the function as the chief guest while Nuzhat Gull Secretary Sports Council was guest of honour on the occasion.

While speaking on the occasion, Sarmad Hafeez said that the Sports Council is committed to help young kids achieve their goals in sports and become successful global citizens and while doing so it is also focusing on the importance of parental support and community engagement and thus highlighting and promoting sports among elders who shall help in youth to abstain from drug abuse.

He said campaigns to mobilize elders, parents, and religious leaders against drug abuse have received an overwhelming response and will continue to be carried out in the future.

Samad Hafeez praised the efforts of the Sports Council in organizing such events and emphasized the importance of staying active for a healthy lifestyle.

Samad Hafeez commended the residents of Downtown for their efforts in combating the drug problem among the youth. He recognized their role in socially engaging the youth in activities that promote good health and well-being.

He noted that their contributions have made a significant impact in raising awareness about the dangers of drugs and encouraging the youth to make positive choices.

Nuzhat Gull congratulated the participants for turning out in large numbers and encouraged them to continue their involvement in sports. Gull praised the community’s spirit of collaboration and urged them to continue their efforts in making Downtown a safe and healthy place for everyone.

Nuzhat Farooq, the Divisional Sports Officer who was also present on the occasion along with other officials of Sports Council, highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by the Sports Council to promote sports among all age groups and encouraged the elderly to remain active.

She also said that more such events would be organized in the future.

Syed Shafqat the venue incharge for the event said that the Golden Age event was a great success and received positive feedback from all the attendees.

It was a great example of how sports can bring people of all ages together and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

Elsewhere in J&K many sports events were held under various verticals and the frequency of the events is expected to increase with improvement in weather conditions.

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ a Mega Yoga event was today organised by Zonal Physical Education Officer Zone Batamaloo at GHSS Amirakadal.
150 Students participated with great enthusiasm and determination.
District Youth Services and Sports Officer Srinagar also graced the occasion with his presence.
Addressing the participants, experts said that Yoga is a way of life and stressed on the need to practice it for a healthy mind and body.
On the occasion, Zonal Physical Education Officer appreciated the physical education staff for putting their efforts to make the Mega Yoga event a success.

Efforts are commensurating with results: Secretary Sports Council

SRINAGAR, MAY 07: Riding on splendid show of skills and mental strength, J&K players have retained the title in the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship being held in Moscow currently.

The players that have presented exemplary performance in the championship that began earlier this week and is scheduled to culminate tomorrow at Moscow include Asian Games medalist Surya Bhanu Partap Singh, National Games medalist Abhishek Jamwal, Khelo India National League champion Jiya Manhas.

During the championship, Surya Bhanu Partap Singh and Abhishek Jamwal secured gold medals in 60 Kg and 56 Kg categories respectively while Jiya bagged gold in below 39 Kg sub-junior category.

Among the other medallists Aman Singh and Priyanshu Singh secured silver and bronze medals in their respective categories.

The steller performance of Surya Bhanu Partap Singh and Abhishek Singh Jamwal is sufficient to help their cause for being shortlisted among the probables for the Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou China, later this year.

The duo were part of the national coaching camp, the next phase of which shall be held in Srinagar from next month.

Pertinently Abhishek remained the lone gold medallist in the 36th National Games while Bhanu is the only Asian Games medallist in Wushu from the J&K thus far.

Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull has congratulated the medallists and Wushu Association of India. In her message, Nuzhat Gull remarked that the expansion in game related sports facilities is commensurating with the benefits from the endeavour in terms of medals and the performance of J&K athletes across the globe. She said aided with the advent of High-performance centres and fitness centres will make J&K athletes a force to reckon with.

The Dronacharya Awardee and National Chief Coach of India, Kuldeep Handoo also congratulated the medallists besides expressing gratitude to Secretary J&K Sports Council for taking Wushu sports to new heights and enabling J&K to host National or International event in J&K.

He also thanked Sports Authority of India for allotting National Wushu Coaching camp in Srinagar for the conditioning of the probables of 19th Asian Games being held in China. He said that the J&K duo who are part of the National Coaching camp are the best choice for the Asian Games.

Handoo also hoped that the performance of both the players will be marked with the remarkable improvement as both have been training hard for Asian Games.

President Vijay Saraf and General Secretary Bhavneet of J&K Wushu Association has also congratulated the medallists and wished them best of the performance in future bouts.

SRINAGAR, MAY 02: The Physical Education Department of Sri Pratap (SP) College today organized intramural tournament in various Sports activities at college campus here.

The tournament was inaugurated by Principal, SP College, Prof. Gulam Jeelani Qurashi.

These sports activities will run throughout the year as per the college Sports calendar.

Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the tournament, the Principal urged upon the students to actively participate in sports activities as it helps individual much more than in the physical aspects alone. He added that it also builds character, teaches and develops strategic and analytical thinking, leadership skills, goal setting, and risk taking in an individual.

Sports Secretary CUS, Dr Khurshid Ahmad Parray delivered vote of thanks during the event, in which he stressed upon the students to actively take part and utilize sports activities and sports infrastructure present in the college.

The event was also attended by Prof. Shahid Ahmad Wani, Dr. Javid Hassan, Prof. Magray Aijaz, Prof Iliyas Lone, other staff of college and large number of students.

SRINAGAR, APRIL 27: The Physical Education Department of Sri Pratap College today organized “Tug of war” between students of various groups to kick-start the sports calendar of the academic session 2023-24.

Various groups of boys and girls participated in the event.

The event was flagged off by Principal SP College, Prof (Dr.) Gh Jeelani Qurashi.

In his introductory address, he urged upon the students to actively participate in the sports activities that will be held from time to time during the academic session.

Stressing upon the physical agility, he talked about the importance of physical fitness and significance of games in the daily lives.

The event was also attended by Prof Manzoor Ahmad Wani, Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Parray, Dr. Ruheena Tabassum, Dr. Nadia Shah, Prof. Zafar Majeed and Mr. Owais Wani.

Prof Manzoor Ahmad Wani, Head Department of Botany addressed the participants and ensured them that sports activities shall be a regular feature of the college.