Encouraging talent
New Government has started looking for options to encourage talent on the sports turf.
Recently Minister for Youth Services and Sports, 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 emphasized the government’s commitment towards promoting genuine sports talent while ensuring that no individual or group is allowed to politicize sports. He assured that only deserving athletes would be supported, and those who have misused sports bodies for personal gains would be shown the doors.
He 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.
He 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.
