Srinagar 18 September (KNB): Principal Secretary to Government Youth Services and Sports (YSS) Department, J&K, Alok Kumar inaugurated the Inter Zone District Level Competition at Amar Singh College sports stadium here.
As per handout issued here said that Kumar was accompanied by Director YSS Gazanfar Ali, JD YSS (Kashmir), DYSSO Srinagar and other senior officers of the Department.
140 teams comprising about 1700 boys and girls from different districts of the UT are taking part in competitions of more than a dozen disciplines of games under this tournament.
More than 200 officials were deputed for the successful conduct of the tournament.
On the occasion, Principal Secretary YSS Alok Kumar while highlighting the role of the Youth Services & Sports Department said that the YSS is on the forefront to help and support every player to excel in his/her game. He also congratulated the ones who won the first phase of the Sports competitions (Inter School Zonal Level).
Kumar said that he is happy to inaugurate the Inter Zone District Level Sports Competitions and appreciated both boys and girls for taking part in such activities.
“I am observing the sports activities going on in every district of the UT and am happy that huge participation is taking place. He further stated that to channelise the sports talent of JK youth, the Department has launched a unique initiative of engaging students and non-students in games and sports.
While sharing the details about YSS Cup 2021 he further said that, it’s an initiative of taking sports to the Panchayat level,” said Alok Kumar, adding, “For the benefit of youth, infrastructure of national and international standards is being put in place in J&K to ensure that every player gets equal opportunity.”
Kumar also said that sports equipment of international standard has been procured and the need of the hour is that every player makes use of these facilities to excel at higher levels.
Regarding the conduct of such competitions, Kumar said “The purpose is to identify the players at every Panchayat level and then get them engaged in sports activities. He expressed his joy over the participation of many teams in such competitions.” (KNB)