Excelsior Sports Correspondent
RAJOURI, Jan 17: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary inaugurated Border Sports Festival-2026 at Sports Stadium, Nowshera, here today. On the occasion, he also laid foundation stone for construction of a volleyball court, practice pitch and other allied works at the stadium.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, who highlighted the Government’s initiatives to strengthen sports infrastructure and promote sporting culture in border areas.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister said that projects worth Rs 2 cr have been sanctioned for improving sports infrastructure in Nowshera. He announced that the stadium will be equipped with proper lighting facilities and released Rs 20 lakh from his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for further development works.
The Dy CM warmly welcomed international players participating in the Border Sports Festival and emphasized that sports play a vital role in steering youth away from drugs. He said the Government is actively considering the regularisation of Rehbar-e-Khel and appealed the parents to encourage their children to actively participate in sports.
As part of the Border Sports Festival, a vibrant Dangal (traditional wrestling) competition, Kabaddi competition and tug of war were also organised, drawing enthusiastic participation and large public turnout. The programme concluded with a felicitation ceremony, where the players, organisers and contributors were honoured for their outstanding efforts.
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