Unconditional support
Recently Minister for Youth Services and Sports, declared open the Fencing championship at University of Jammu for under-14 boys and girls category as part of 68th National School Games being held across India.
He extended gratitude to the parents, coaches and sports teachers for their unconditional support and encouragement of young athletes, which plays a crucial role in success of such sporting events. He said that present dispensation is keen to promote young talent and robust sports infrastructure in the state. He said that the government under the leadership of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, will strive to provide world class facilities to the players which will help them to perform better in national and international events.
He expressed hope that with the support of Prime Minister and Lieutenant Governor and coordination of Sports Ministry, a new era of evolved and advance sports culture will commence in J&K with all modern state of art facilities.
He highlighted the broader benefits of sports, stating that it is essential in shaping well-rounded individuals, keeping the youth engaged, and diverting them from the negative effects of excessive mobile use and sedentary lifestyles. He acknowledged that while the Department of Youth Services and Sports has made commendable progress, there is still much more to be done to further enhance the sports ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.
