DC Poonch distributes sports equipments to Khelo India Centres

DC Poonch Vikas Kundal posing along with players and officials during a programme.
DC Poonch Vikas Kundal posing along with players and officials during a programme.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
POONCH, July 2: In a significant step towards promoting grassroots sports, District Development Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal distributed sports equipment to various Khelo India Coaching Centres in the district, including those for Hockey, Football, Volleyball, Badminton and Boxing, during a special ceremony held at the Indoor Sports Complex, Sports Stadium Poonch.
This initiative was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nusrat Gul, who ensured timely support for strengthening Khelo India programs in the region. The event was smoothly coordinated by Mushtaq Ahmed, Incharge Manager of the stadium, who played a key role in organizing the event and inviting the DDC for the distribution.
On this occasion, medal winners of the 68th National School Games held in Delhi were felicitated, including Ridempreet Kour (Silver, Gatka), Komalpreet Kour (Bronze, Gatka), and Ahsan Ul Haq (Bronze, Boxing).
The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including ADC Poonch Thair Malik, ACR Mohd Sayeed, Tehsildar Haveli Azar Majid, DYSSO Mohd Qasim, and Mohd Tariq. Among others present were Narjeet Singh (Retd. DYSSO), Nirdosh Kumar Sharma, Priyanka Singh, Pawan Kumar, Pervaiz Malik Afridi, Zakir Hussain Shah, Ram Prakash and all Khelo India mentors. The event was efficiently anchored by Vijay Kumar.