 Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the government is working on a multi-pronged strategy for identifying and handholding of sporting talent in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The government is taking some ground-breaking steps to tap the immense sports potential, to make J&K a Centre of Sporting Excellence, he added.
An official spokesperson said that Dronacharya Awardee Wushu Coach Kuldeep Handoo and prominent Kayaking and Canoeing coach Bilquis Mir met Mr Sinha at Raj Bhavan, here.
‘The Sports personalities apprised the Lt Governor about the matters related to the promotion and development of sports in the Union Territory. They also discussed issues pertaining to the Sports policy, promotion policy, implementation of schemes under Khelo India, promotion of water sports in the UT, and other related matters,’ he added.
He said a thorough discussion was also held on exploring an objective plan of action for preparing the J&K youth for competing in major international events, including the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.
During the interaction, the Lt Governor observed that the government is working on a multi-pronged strategy for identification and handholding of sporting talent through the involvement of eminent sportspersons for the promotion of sports in J&K and seeking sponsorship for budding sportspersons.
The Lt Governor impressed that with various mega sports projects seeing the light of the day, the development of sports sector in J&K is witnessing a new revolution.
‘Consistent mentoring and monitoring is needed, so that neither sportspersons nor the coaches face any shortage of resources,’ he said.
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