SRINAGAR/ JAMMU, AUG 29
Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma today said that National Sports Day is a reminder of the values of discipline and unity that sports bring into our lives.The Minister said this while addressing the National Sports Day celebrations at KK Hakku Stadium Jammu to commemorate the the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that National Sports Day is a reminder of the values of discipline, perseverance, and unity that sports bring into our lives. He added it is a moment of pride to see youth across every corner of J&K participating in these celebrations.
“We must continue to encourage young athletes and train them from the grassroots to create champions who can bring glory to the nation”, he said. The National Sports Day celebrations were held across all districts of J&K today with great fervour and enthusiasm. At Srinagar, Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez, along with Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, visited Polo Ground Sports Complex, where they interacted with players training in hockey, football (Sports Council Football Academy), taekwondo, archery, and badminton.
A hockey exhibition match was played, and a kit distribution ceremony was also held on the occasion, bringing cheer to young athletes. A felicitation ceremony was also organized in Srinagar to appreciate all the departments and agencies that contributed to the successful conduct of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 at Dal Lake, which had drawn athletes and spectators from across the country earlier this month. Addressing the gathering on the occasion Sarmad Hafeez, remarked that the celebrations across districts, centres, and complexes show how deeply sports culture is taking root in J&K. “Our focus remains on strengthening the sports ecosystem by providing modern infrastructure, professional coaching, and equal opportunities for athletes from every background”, he said.
