Over 570 Sports Infrastructure Projects Underway Across J&K
Commr Secy Reviews First Quarterly Progress of YSS Expansion Programme JAMMU: More than 570 sports and youth infrastructure projects with an estimated investment exceeding ₹650 crore are presently under various stages of planning and execution across Jammu & Kashmir during current financial year, under the Department of Youth Services & Sports, marking one of the […]
J&K Sports Council commences selection trials for Sub-Junior Girls Football Team
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council Tuesday commenced the selection trials for the formation of the J&K Under-14 Sub-Junior Girls Football Team that will represent the Union Territory in the forthcoming AIFF Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship 2026. The opening day of the trials witnessed around 75 footballers participating from across the Union Territory. […]
My Youth My Pride Kabaddi Tournament Organised at Akhran Nawpora, Kulgam
Kulgam: As part of the flagship “My Youth My Pride” initiative of the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, a Kabaddi tournament was successfully organised Friday at Akhran Nawpora, Kulgam, with the objective of promoting sports, encouraging youth participation, and nurturing sporting talent at the grassroots level. The event was organised under the dynamic guidance of […]
Inaugural KCFL sets new benchmark for Football in Kashmir
Draws unprecedented crowds, lays foundation for a new era in Valley football SRINAGAR: The successful conclusion of the inaugural Kashmir Champions Football League (KCFL) 2026 has marked a historic milestone in the sporting landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, with the tournament emerging as one of the largest and most professionally organised football competitions ever held […]
Baramulla Strikers enter KCFL final with convincing win over Bandipora Blasters
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Champions Football League (KCFL) 2026, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, moved one step closer to crowning its inaugural champions as Baramulla Strikers defeated Bandipora Blasters 3-1 in Qualifier 2 on Friday to book their place in the grand finale. In a high-intensity contest played before an enthusiastic crowd at […]
J&K to host National Coaching Camp for Indian Soft Tennis Teams ahead of 20th Asian Games
SRINAGAR: In a landmark development for sports in Jammu & Kashmir, the J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association, under the aegis of the Amateur Soft Tennis Federation of India (ASTFI) and in active collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, will host the first-ever National Coaching Camp for the Indian Soft Tennis Teams in preparation for the […]
KCFL enters playoff stage, race for championship title intensifies
SRINAGAR, JULY 1: The inaugural edition of the Kashmir Champions Football League (KCFL) 2026, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, has entered it’s playoff stage after an action-packed league phase that witnessed exciting contests, outstanding individual performances and overwhelming spectator support. Following the completion of the group stage, four teams have secured qualification […]
Jammu’s young aces clinch Bronze at North Zone Soft Tennis Championship
Jammu, June 30: Four young players from the Khelo India Soft Tennis Centre at MA Stadium, Jammu, have brought fresh pride to Jammu and Kashmir by clinching the bronze medal at the 3rd North Zone National Soft Tennis Championship held at Gindun Stadium, Srinagar, from June 26 to June 28, 2026. Madhavendra Singh Sambyal, Harikesh […]
KCFL nears completion of league stage, large evening crowd witnesses Sunday fixture
SRINAGAR, JUNE 29: The Kashmir Champions Football League (KCFL), organised by Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, moved a step closer to the knockout phase on Sunday with another exciting day of football, highlighted by a closely contested draw and an enthusiastic turnout of spectators. The day’s opening fixture saw Ganderbal United and Baramulla Strikers battle […]
Sports quota recruitment a historic step towards empowering youth, recognising excellence: Satish Sharma
223 sport spersons selected for government jobs; appointment orders to be handed over by Chief Minister SRINAGAR: In a major boost to the sporting fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir and a significant step towards creating sustainable career opportunities for the athletes, Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology […]