Winter Games Association WGAJK calls on Secretary J&K Sports Council
Srinagar: To discuss a range of issues pertaining to winter sports in Jammu and Kashmir, members of the Winter Games Association of Jammu & Kashmir Thursday had a meeting with Secretary J&K Sports Council. In addition to the 6th edition of Khelo India Winter Games 2026, Secretary JKSC asked the members to prepare for activities […]
Satish Sharma calls on Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports
Seeks enhanced support for strengthening sports infrastructure, youth engagement in JK NEW DELHI: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma Thursday called on the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and held an extensive discussion on measures to […]
CM Omar Abdullah unveils Real Kashmir FC’s ‘Peace Jersey’ in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the special edition “Peace Jersey” of Real Kashmir FC, designed in collaboration with iconic Danish sportswear brand Hummel, at a ceremony held at TRC Ground Srinagar. The Chief Minister said the initiative symbolizes the power of sports in fostering peace, unity and community spirit across Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Yasha Mudgal reviews functioning of YSS Deptt
Calls for integrating tourism promotion into the department’s outreach, promotional activities JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Yasha Mudgal chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the functioning of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) department. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on department’s budget, ongoing schemes, organizational structure, existing vacancies, budgetary […]
PM’s words of praise boosts local hero Mohsin Ali who set Dal Lake ablaze during KIWSF
Srinagar: Eighteen-year-old Mohsin Ali had been earning accolades ever since he set the Dal Lake ablaze by clinching gold in the 1,000m kayaking event at the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) held here recently. On Sunday, Ali became a local hero after receiving a special mention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised […]
Khelo India Water Sports Festival
Dragon Boats set to create waves in Dal Lake Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Dragon Boat Association received a boost ahead of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, with the Delhi Dragon Boat Association providing three dragon boats, of latest model, for the Khelo India Water Sports Festival at Dal Lake in Srinagar Kashmir from […]
Lt Guv meets the Khelo India Water Sports Festival Mascot
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday met the Mascot of Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025. The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to the Sports Authority of India (SAI), J&K Sports Council, and all the participating players and officials of the 3-day Khelo India Water Sports Festival, scheduled to be held from August 21 […]
Ladakh Marathon returns for 12th edition in September
New Delhi: The Ladakh Marathon, featuring over 6,000 runners from 30 countries and six races ranging from a 5km community run to two Ultra-marathons, will return for its 12th edition from September 11 to 14. The organisers of the event stated that the world’s highest AIMS-certified (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) event’s gruelling […]
J&K has potential for Olympic success, says water sports girl Bilquis Mir
Srinagar: With its snow-covered slopes, glacier-fed rivers and a rising generation of athletes, Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to win Olympic medals in water and winter sports for the country, top Kashmiri athlete Bilquis Mir has said. Mir, the first Indian female to represent India as a jury member in the 2024 Paris Olympics, […]
England set India 193-run target after being bowled out for 192
London: India set to chase a target of 193 to win the third Test after bowling out England for 192 in their second innings on the fourth day here on Sunday. Resuming the final session at 175 for 6, England lost their remaining four wickets for just 17 runs, with premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah (2/38) […]