Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KATHUA, Nov 26: BJP MLA from Kathua Rajiv Jasrotia today said that sports are pivotal for channelizing the energy of youth in the positive direction besides keeping them physically and mentally fit. He reiterated that the Government is committed to promote sports activities in every nook and corner of the State.
This was stated by the MLA at a Wrestling Competition organized by Barwal Dangal Committee.
Wrestlers from Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and other States participated in the championship.
Large number of wrestling lovers and locals were present on the occasion.
Wrestler Abdul Gani from Maler Kotla emerged winner who defeated Wrestler Sonu from Himachal Pradesh in the final bout.MLA further said that sports are imperative for overall personality development of youth as it help in inculcating discipline among them.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA said Government has taken several initiatives to promote the sport activities, especially in the rural and far-off areas of the State to involve youth in the sport activities.
He said that the event has become cementing force between people of different regions and provided encouragement to the local wrestlers.
“Dangals keep the youth away from many bad habits like drug addiction”, he added.
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