Kulgam : The Youth Services & Sports (YSS) Department, District Kulgam, organised the Annual Athletic Meet 2026 under the Annual Activity Calendar of the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K, with enthusiastic participation from young athletes representing all six zones of the district.
The meet was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, who appreciated the efforts of the YSS Department in promoting sports and providing young athletes with opportunities to develop and showcase their talent at the grassroots level.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam and Tehsildar Kulgam, along with other officials and sports enthusiasts, were also present on the occasion.
The athletic meet featured competitions in the Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 Boys categories, with participants competing across a wide range of track and field events. These included 100m, 200m, 400m, 600m, 800m, 1500m and 3000m races, besides field events such as Javelin Throw, Shot Put, High Jump, Long Jump and Discus Throw.
The event provided budding athletes with a vibrant platform to demonstrate their speed, strength, stamina and sporting ability in a disciplined and competitive environment. The enthusiastic participation of athletes from all six zones reflected the growing interest in athletics among the youth of the district.
The Annual Athletic Meet forms part of the YSS Department’s continued efforts to promote a strong sporting culture, identify emerging talent and encourage greater youth participation in sports across Kulgam district.
