Jammu, March 6 (Scoop News) – J & K Pradesh Congress Committee Chief and Member Parliament, Prof. Saif-ud-Din Soz has said that sports activities are must for the overall development of the youth, adding that sports inculcate sense of responsibility, discipline and channelize the energy of youth towards positive direction. He stressed for upgrading the infrastructure to promote sports activities across the State.
Prof. Soz was speaking at the concluding ceremony of Ist Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup Foot-ball Championship that was held at the
Prof. Soz said that Central as well as State Governments are keen to promote sports activities in the State and substantial funds have been earmarked for this vital sector. He said that Sports Minister, R.S. Chib is very hectic and giving due attention for the development of sports activities. He apprised that he will talk to Chib to develop a changing room and Flood Lights in the Football ground of the
Congratulating the organizers for launching the championship in the name of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the PCC Chief said that their efforts will go a long way in creating interest among the budding players of football in
The Championship was organized by the All J&K Indira Gandhi People’s Association. This was Ist Championship organized by the Association in the name of former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi at
The sensational final match was played between
Prominent among those present on the occasion included, Member Parliament, Madan Lal Sharma, Congress leaders Mula Ram, Yashpal Khajuria, Th. Hari Singh, Shivdev Singh, S.M. Gill, Narinder Gupta, President, All J&K Indira Gandhi People’s Association, Jammu, senior officers of J&K Bank, J&K Forests, ex-players and prominent citizens.
Leave Your Comments