Srinagar 30 October (KNB): In a rousing ceremony held at Sher-i Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, a multipurpose sports facility all under one roof was inaugurated by Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K UT.
A handout issued here said that the multipurpose facility named as Srinagar Sports Club shall be first of its kind, all in one sports facility for Billiards, Snooker, Chess, Carrom, Table Tennis, Yoga, Sports Library and Nutrition and entrepreneurship etc.
Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta was flanked by Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary to Govt, Tourism and Culture; Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo; Director Youth Services and Sports, Gazanfar Ali and Secretary Sports Council Nuzhat Gull besides other officials and officers.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Mehta while appreciating the efforts of J&K sports council said, “the initiative is aimed towards bringing the athletes under one roof for developing the healthy ecosystem and club shall go a long way in fostering the bonds between athletes of varied backgrounds and thus pave way for overall development of youth of J&K.
He also added that during winter the club and adjoining stadium shall become hub of sports and youth activities and therefore add colour to the drab settings. (KNB)