Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday interacted with members of women cycling club, ‘Women Do Ride’ of J&K, at the Raj Bhavan.
The Lt Governor congratulated the members of the first women cycling club led by Ms Payal Jain. He appreciated the efforts of first women cyclist group of J&K in inspiring positivity in society, gender equality, women empowerment, skill-sharing & invaluable contribution to social development of the country.
During the interaction, the women club members apprised the Lt Governor about various activities through which they raise awareness on a host of social causes. They also discussed concerns of women cyclists and sports enthusiasts.
The Lt Governor said the government is making pro-active intervention in the building of adequate infrastructure and facilities to encourage women’s participation in governance, business, and other sectors. The courage and determination of the cyclist group to succeed is scripting success stories in various other fields. He also extended Baisakhi greetings to the group members.
Sports Competitions hosted in Doda under My Youth My Pride prog
Doda : Sports Competitions for Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Chess were Wednesday conducted here at Sports Stadium Doda under My Youth My PrideProgramme.
Kho-Kho and Chess were organised under the dynamic leadership of Secretary sports council Nuzhat Gil under the guidance of Div. Sports officer Jammu and supervision of Rajesh Kumar and concerned game coaches especially Hockey Coach Dalbir Mehta, Ajay Gupta Kabaddi Coach, Anil Sharma Kho-Kho Coach and ManmeetKourKabaddi Coach.
The Chief Guest of the sports competition was Ravinder Thakur and ShivaliRanaSarpanch was Guest of Honour.
Sports activities which are organised by the Sports council are a big boost for sports lovers. These types of sports activities are required to be organised in future for the betterment of the local youth of District Doda.
A total of 110 sportspersons participated in the game of Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Chess.
