Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police is organizing a State level Jeshn-e-Dal & Shikara Race-2018 under Civic Action Programme (CAP). The event is being conducted from October 23 to 25, 2018 at SKICC, Dal Lake here.
It was informed by IGP Armed Kashmir, SA Watali and other dignitaries while addressing media persons, here today.
Mr Watali said that J&K Police is keen on organizing various sports activities for the youth. Events like these will generate tremendous interest among the youth, which in turn help in channelizing the young minds in a positive direction.
“It also helps in spreading awareness among people about the importance of staying fit through various physical activities. The event is open for all and people interested in participating can register themselves at the Registration Counter, established at the SKICC Srinagar (the venue for the event)’, Watali said.
The players can collect the entry forms from the Sports Section, Armed Police Headquarters, Batmaloo, during the office hours.
This is in addition to the on-spot registration that can be done on the 1st day of the event itself.
The main attraction for the participants would be the cash prizes under various categories amounting to 3 lakh which would be distributed among the winners in various events in addition to individual trophies, medals and certificates. Display of Cultural programmes during the event will also be a great attraction during this event.
Apart from various schools/colleges, invitations have also been extended to students through the Education Department and J&K State Sports Council. Elaborate arrangements in terms of transportation, accommodation, refreshment etc for these participants have also been made.
“We are optimistic of getting an overwhelming response to the event and further appeal to the people of Kashmir, through the apparatus of print & electronics, especially the youth to participate in full strength. In the Jeshn-e-Dal & Shikara Race-2018, the youth of Kashmir valley will get an opportunity to take part in Dragon Boat Race, Water Polo, Kayaking and Canoeing events of water Sports and Shikara Marathon Race,” Watlai added.
The main motive behind organizing such events is to groom the talent of youth and enable them to take part at state/national /international level competitions.
The events to be organised include Shikara Race (Men), Swimming long distance (Open for men), Swimming short distance (for Men), Swimming short distance (for School Boys), Dragon Boat Race (for Men), Dragon Boat Race (for Women), Dragon Boat Race (for Boys), Dragon Boat Race (for School Girls), Canoe Polo (open for men), Kayaking (for Men), Kayaking (for Women), Canoeing (for Men), Canoeing (for women) and Water Polo.
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