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.
District Administration to launch championships for 60+ citizens under Khelo India program: DC Budgam
BUDGAM, APRIL 17: The District Administration Budgam, in collaboration with Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Budgam today organised a first of its kind Senior Citizens Sports Competition at DIET Beerwah in Budgam.
Living truly to this adage “Age is just a Number”, hundreds of Senior citizens both men and women participated in events including Kabaddi, Tug of War, Chess, Carrom, Skipping Rope, Hopscotch with full enthusiasm and energy.
Various cultural programs inclduing skits were presented by the local, renowned artists to raise awareness against drugs and other social evils and highlighted the importance of sports for a happy and healthy life.
The performances also focused on the role of elders and parents towards society and curbing the drug menace with proper guidance and vigil on their wards.
Speaking as a chief guest, Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, S F Hamid highlighted the importance of sports in all age groups to remain both mentally as well as physically fit.
He said that the District Administration Budgam is committed to take these events at village level also under the ongoing ambitious Khelo- India programme to ensure maximum participation of people in sports activities no matter what their age is.
DC said that overwhelming participation of senior citizens in today’s competition is a testimony to the fact that the people of Budgam are committed to the development and path of prosperity.
He said that sports not only helps to keep us hale and healthy but also keep our youth away from drugs and other social evils.
DC said that senior citizens are important part of society, having say to council and motivate youth to participate in sports, cultural or any adventurous activities, and save them falling prey to drug abuse. He also urged parents to keep tight vigil on their wards to ensure they remain away from drugs.
On the occasion, the DC also distributed trophies among the participating senior citizens for their exemplary performances in a series of sports disciplines.
DYSSO, Budgam, Gurmukh Singh Dutta, while presenting welcome address on the occasion, appreciated senior citizens who thronged the venue in good numbers to mark their participation in the competition.
Among others, SDM Beerwah, Taufeeq Gazi, Principal DIET, Tehsildar, BDO, AD Planning, Mirwaiz Central Kashmir Moulvi Abdul Latief and other officers and PRIs were also present on the occasion.
SRINAGAR, APRIL 10: Sh Kalyan Chaubey, President All India Football Federation called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, today.
Sh Chaubey, accompanied by Dr Shahji Prabhakaran, Secretary General, AIFF discussed with Lt Governor the roadmap for Football activities in J&K.
The Lt Governor asked the AIFF officer bearers to set up at least one Centre of Excellence each in Srinagar and Jammu and organise capacity-building programmes for local referees so that they are eligible for officiating in bigger events like I-League etc.
The Lt Governor further asked the AIFF to include J&K in the panel of states and union territories that will host national level competitions, international and I-League matches on regular basis.
AIFF should also come up with programme for promotion of women’s football in the Union Territory and nurture them to excel at national and international competitions, he added.
Sh Kalyan Chaubey, President AIFF assured the support of AIFF in the development of football in the UT. AIFF is ready to work with all the stakeholders to help the youth of J&K to hone their abilities, he added.
Sh Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Youth Services & Sports and Ms Nuzhat Gull, Secretary, J&K Sports Council were also present during the meeting.
KULGAM, MARCH 28: Inter Zonal District level tournament of T-10 Cricket & Volleyball concluded at Kulgam.
These events were organised by District Administration Kulgam in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services & Sports Kulgam under the banner of ” An Initiative of Youth Engagement”.
DYS&SO Kulgam informed that Six teams from each zone of Kulgam participated in both Cricket and Volleyball girls tournament which was held at sports Stadium Kulgam.
After the culmination of both these tournaments award ceremony was held here at sports stadium in which Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat presented trophies and mementos to winner and runner up teams of both the tournaments.
ADDC Showkat Ahmad Rather, DYS&SO Gh Hassan and other officers were also present on the occasion.
Ganderbal, March 26: SSP Ganderbal Shri Nikhil Borkar-IPS under the aegis of Civic Action programme inaugurated Football Tournament at Gadoora Stadium Ganderbal.
During the inaugural ceremony, DySP Hqrs Ganderbal Shri Gh Hassan-JKPS, SHOs of Police Stations, other senior officers of Police and Civil Department & huge number of spectators were also present. In the tournament, 08 teams from different areas of the district are participating.
While speaking on the occasion, SSP Ganderbal appreciated all the teams for taking part in the various sports events held by Police in the district. He also 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 FC Hyderia Tulmulla Vs FC Safapora which was won by FC Hyderia Tulmulla by 6:1 goals.
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 the district for upliftment of sports among the youth. The main aim & motive of organising such events is to develop brotherhood, love and peace & keeping youth away from the menace of drugs.
