Sports imperative for physical, mental agility: Slathia
SAMBA: Former minister and BJP Pradesh Vice President Surjeet Singh Slathia on Friday expressed happiness over large scale participation of youth in sports and said the move was imperative for maintaining physical fitness besides keeping mind agile.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the inter-district speedball championship at Indoor Stadium Samba Salathia asked the youth that Sky was their limit to excel in sports and academics.
He lauded the Jammu and Kashmir youth for vehemently participating in almost all the games played at national and international levels.
“It is not just their participation but bringing laurels to their institutions in general and J&K in particular,” he said.
The Pradesh Vice President appreciated the potential and skill of the participants and hoped that it will inspire and motivate the youth towards this discipline of the sport.
“Such pursuits are imperative to channelize the youth energy towards positive direction. The day is not far when the motivated youngsters of Jammu would showcase their talent at the national and international levels given their grit and determination,” he said.
He said those who are inclined towards Speed Ball sport will specialise in different facets of the activity, which will keep them in good stead to face the competitive sports world confidently.
“Sports presents a unique opportunity to young boys and girls to excel and bring laurels, not only for themselves, but for the place they belong to as well,” he said and extended his best wishes to all the participants for their future endeavours.
He also complimented the organisers for holding the event while exuding confidence that this discipline of sport will attract the local youth in a big way.
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