‘My Youth My Pride’: Stadiums, Indoor Sports Complexes alive with activities across J&K
SRINAGAR: With a target to include around 14 lakh youth in the Phase-II of ‘My Youth My Pride’ programme, the initiative is a massive hit among the sporting circles of J&K. The Phase II of My Youth My Pride started after the successful completion of Phase-I which witnessed participation of around 9 lakh youth across […]
J&K sports sector witnessing rapid development under new Sports Policy: Govt
Facilities being extended to Panchayat levels
SRINAGAR: The J&K government on Tuesday said it was establishing state-of-art sports facilities across J&K UT with an aim of taking sports to Panchayat level for budding sportspersons of the UT. The government said that various steps have been taken by the LG’s administration to create world-class sports infrastructure in J&K. Recently, sports policy has […]
Jammu to host maiden Professional Golf Tour of India Tournament from Sept 7
JAMMU: In a significant development, the Jammu division is all set to host the first ever Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Tournament at Jammu Tawi Golf Course from September 7 to 10 of 2022. The move comes days after the inauguration of Jammu Tawi Golf Academy at Jammu Tawi Golf Course by J&K Lieutenant […]
Lt Governor dedicates Upgraded, Revamped Bakshi Stadium at Srinagar to Sportspersons
Massive expansion of sports infrastructure is taking place in J&K: LG
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated the Upgraded & Revamped Bakshi Stadium at Srinagar to the Sportspersons of J&K. Terming the occasion as historic, the Lt Governor said that the stadium upgraded at a cost of Rs 59 cr is one more step towards realizing the high-spirited dreams & aspirations of the youth to earn […]
North Kashmir 2nd edition Kabaddi championship scheduled from August 7
Sopore: The Shiekh-ul-alam district Kabaddi association Baramulla is scheduled to conduct the 2nd edition of North Kashmir Kabaddi championship from August 7 at Subhana Stadium in Sopore. In this championship 16 teams from the various districts of Kashmir province will participate and the inaugural match will be played between United Kashmir and Chinar kabaddi club […]
Aqsa Gulzar clinches Bronze Medal in World Pencak Silat Championship 2022- Malaysia
SRINAGAR: The Indian Pencak Silat team comprising of 36 players both men and women, including eight players from J&K remained among the top ten at the world level by clinching seven bronze medals in the 19th World Championship Pencak Silat which concluded in Malaysia on Sunday. The national Pencak Silat contingent comprising of 42 members […]
Chess Championship AAG Boys-2022 concludes at Shopian
SHOPIAN: The Inter-District Provincial level Chess Championship for Boys under All Age Groups concluded at Shopian on Saturday. The concluding ceremony was conducted under the guidance and leadership of DYSSO Shopian Syed Noor Ul Haq and the in-charge activity Riyaz Ahmad Wachkoo. The U-14 chess championship was won by District Ganderbal, 2nd position was bagged […]
Lt Guv flags off Indian Pencak Silat team for World Championship in Malaysia
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha Friday flagged off the Indian Pencak Silat team for the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship to be held at Melaka, Malaysia from July 26. The LG interacted with the Pencak Silat players and coaches and wished them success in the upcoming world championship. “It is a matter of great […]
Sopore hosts first Industrial football tournament
Sopore: The first Industrial football cup tournament, under lights, was inaugurated at Khushal Stadium in north Kashmir’s Sopore town on Sunday. The tournament was organised by industrial estate in collaboration with J&K Sports Council and around 48 football clubs across Kashmir have participated in the tournament. The inaugural match of the tournament was played between […]
Open Taekwondo Championship held
Srinagar: The District Srinagar Taekwondo Association organized an Open Taekwondo Championship at Gindun Stadium Rajbagh Srinagar. The event was held on two days. The Jammu and Kashmir Taekwondo Association (JKTA) also supported the event to make it a grand success. The two day event kicked off on 16th of July and was scheduled to end […]