Govt prepares project for upgrading prime stadia of state: Chib

Srinagar, September 07 (Scoop News) – The J&K Football –XI will take on Mohan Bagan Club, Kolkatta on September 8 at Bakshi Stadium.

This was stated by Minister for Youth Services and Sports R S Chib while addressing a press conference at Youth Hostel, Srinagar today.

Giving details, the Minister said that the event is being organized by the J&K State Sports Council in collaboration with J&K Foot Ball Association. He said that the Mohan Bagan team comprising 31 members including players and technical staff has arrived at Srinagar. The first match of the event will be played at 3.30 pm on September 8 at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, while as the second match of the event will be played at Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu on September 11. The Matches will be relayed live on television.

Chib termed the goodwill match as mega event for which he said all arrangements have been put in place. He said over 28,000 entry passes have been distributed so far and hoped that more spectators would come to witness the match.

The Minister appreciated the U-17 State Foot Ball team for performing well in 58th National School Games which concluded today at Bakshi Stadium.

Responding to a question, Chib said that the government has prepared a project for renovation and upgradation of Bakshi Stadium, Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Stadium and Moulana Azad Memorial stadium, Jammu. Three synthetic football stadia are also being developed to give added facilities to the sports persons.

The Minister announcing the name of the players of team said that Vikramjeet Singh will be the Captain of JK-XI whileas Asif Majid will be the Vice Captain of the team.

Director Information, Zaffar Ahmad, Director, Youth Services & Sports S. Jaipal Singh, Secretary, J&K State Sports Council Dalip Thussu, President, J&K Foot Ball Association, Z A Thakur, Joint Secretary, J&K State Sports Council Prof. Bashir Ahmad were present.

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