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| Playgrounds in Jammu in shambles, Govt ignores the sports | | | ET Report
Jammu, Oct 27: The pathetic condition of two major grounds in the city located at Parade Ground and Gandhi Nagar has exposed the tall claims of government for strengthening of sports infrastructure in the State. Dussehra Ground which is famously known as Dussera Ground is crying for immediate renovation as the official apathy has put the future of budding sports persons at stake.
Notwithstanding to the constant decrease in the performance in sports sphere of the players in their respective games, the authorities responsible to make efforts in improvement of sports infrastructure in the state are not offering their concern over the decreasing graph of sports venues in city, but are absorbed in generating revenue by pacing commercial activities on the grounds meant for sports practices. It may be mentioned here that the Dussera ground and the Parade Ground are charging Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 15000/- per day for Non-Sporting practices extensively from the past long time and not a single event is being organised by the concerned authorities since long. Sportspersons not happy with the working of the sports authority in the state have alleged the authorities for step-motherly treatment meted out to them. "They are proudly announcing the notification regarding the free space available for the trade fairs, Circuses and political non-political activities every time but are least bothered about conducting any sporting event at the said grounds. They can use these venues even for coaching camp if not to talk of conducting tournaments," said Surinder Sharma young cricketer who plays for PDD. The approach of the authorities portrays their apathy towards the sports promotion in Jammu and Kashmir. |
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