Govt committed to promoting genuine sports talent: J&K Sports Minister
Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today declared open the Fencing championship at University of Jammu for under-14 boys and girls category as part of 68th National School Games being held across India.
Promising players from across the country are participating in this prestigious event, which is being organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YS&S), J&K, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India.
In his address, the Minister emphasised the government’s commitment towards promoting genuine sports talent. He assured that only deserving athletes would be supported, and those who have misused sports bodies for personal gains would be shown the doors.
The Minister asserted that the National School Games are the country’s one of the most important platforms for school athletes to showcase their talent and compete at national level. “These games provide young athletes an opportunity to gain exposure, build discipline and develop competitive spirit,” he maintained.
Satish Sharma stressed that the games, held in various sporting disciplines, also encourage youth to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle while contributing to the overall development of their personalities.
The Minister extended gratitude to the parents, coaches and sports teachers for their unconditional support and encouragement of young athletes, which plays a crucial role in success of such sporting events. He said that present dispensation is keen to promote young talent and robust sports infrastructure in the state.
He said the UT government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, will strive to provide world class facilities to the players which will help them to perform better in national and international events.
He acknowledged that while the Department of Youth Services and Sports has made commendable progress, there is still much more to be done to further enhance the sports ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.
