Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27: Director Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K Subash C Chhibber today said that the Department is committed to channelize sports talent in youth at grassroot levels and every step is being initiated to engage maximum number of youngsters in games and recreational sports.
Meanwhile, Joint Director (JD) Kashmir of the Department Waseem Raja while highlighting the importance of publicity for showcasing sports talent of the J&K youth. He hoped that the rejuvenated media campaigning would help in attracting more youth towards sports in the days to come.
The Department under its various sports activities engaged thousands of youth in different games and competitions. In collaboration with District Administration Bandipora, the Department of Youth Services & Sports J&K organized a plantation drive and Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan program at BHSS Dawar Gurez Bandipora today.
In addition to the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan program, an Inter-School Volleyball and Kabaddi Tournament for U-14/U-17 boys was organized at the picturesque HK Stadium Gurez. This sporting event was aimed to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy competition among the young athletes.
In Baramulla, Inter-School Road Race was organized to encourage sportsmanship and healthy competition among young athletes. The Department also organized an exhilarating inter-school road race for U-14/17 boys and girls in Zone Jhulla and Zone Sopore.
Similarly, in Zone Sopore, the event was flagged off by the Zonal Physical Education Officer. Starting from Amargarh, the road race culminated in BHSS Sopore, with nearly 100 girls under 14/17 participating enthusiastically.
The participants exhibited remarkable determination and a competitive spirit throughout the race. These events provided a platform for young athletes to demonstrate their running skills, fostered a sense of healthy competition, and promoted physical fitness among students.
During the ceremony held after the race, the winners of each category were awarded for their exceptional performances.
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