Sports in focus
In order to provide better avenues for the youth for their overall development government is focusing on different sports activities across Jammu and Kashmir.
Recently Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Science & Technology, FCS&CA, Transport, IT, ARI & Training, Satish Sharma, today declared open the “Yonex- Sunrise 36th Sub Junior (U-13) National Badminton Championship-2024” at the Indoor Sports Complex, M A stadium in Jammu.
The championship has been organised by Badminton Association of J&K in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council under the auspices of Badminton Association of India.
MLA Chander Parkash Ganga, was the guest of honour on the occasion, who is also the President of J&K Badminton Association.
While speaking on the occasion, the Minister stressed that the games being held in various sporting disciplines encourage youth to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle while contributing towards overall development of their personalities. He said that government is keen to promote young talent and robust sports infrastructure in the UT.
Reiterating government’s commitment towards promoting genuine sports talent, the Minister assured that only deserving athletes would be supported.
