Srinagar, Oct 31: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the 67th National School Games for football and volleyball that are being held here after a gap of eight years.
“Inaugurated 67th National School Games in Football U19 & Volleyball U17 Boys at Bakshi Stadium earlier today on the occasion of UT Foundation Day. 15,000 school children from Kashmir division and 2,000 athletes from all over the country are participating in this mega sporting event,” Sinha posted on X after declaring the five-day event open.
Jammu and Kashmir last hosted the event in 2015.
“Today, the tricolour is flying high in international sports arena. Eminent sportspersons are emerging from small villages and towns and they have achieved excellence in international sporting events with their spectacular performance,” Sinha said.
He said the country is witnessing a resurgence of sports and a robust new sports culture.
The LG said Jammu and Kashmir has also improved sports infrastructure, giving opportunities to many.
“J&K has made a new beginning with sports and sports culture development plan with adequate infrastructure, introducing sports as integral part of the educational curriculum, access to experts and outstanding coaching and providing opportunities to talents across the UT,” he added.
