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JAMMU: Floral tributes were paid to Hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand across Jammu and Kashmir on his birth anniversary, which is also celebrated as National Sports Day across India.
National Sports Day was celebrated with enthusiasm by J&K Sports Council here at KK Hakku AstroTurf Hockey Stadium.
The Sports Council hosted a series of sports activities including matches of Hockey & football at different venues to pay tributes to Major Dhyan Chand on his 116th Birth Anniversary.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, in his message stressed upon to Cultivate National character & moral values among the youth and players through sports.
Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Chief Accounts Officer of J&K Sports Council was the Chief Guest at the function, while Rajinder Singh Kuku General Secretary Hockey India was the Guest of Honour. The Chief guest highlighted the importance of the sports day and advised the youth to strive for achieving their goal.
An article written by Ashok Singh, Divisional Sports Officer Jammu on the National Sports Day was released by the Chief Guest. Rajiv Sharma, President Hockey J&K also spoke on the occasion.
UDHAMPUR: To mark the National Sports Day celebration, an impressive function was organized by Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council coaches in the memory of Hockey legend here at Sports Stadium Udhampur.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Syed Khan was the Chief Guest and Councillor Ward number-1 Preeti Khajuria was the Guest of Honour, who is also president of District Hockey Association Udhampur. Meenakshi Sharma and Dr Jasmeet Kour were the Special Guests on the occasion.
At the outset, Manager Sports Council Udhampur, Naveen Sharma presented a welcome address and highlighted the importance of the National Sports Day.
Interacting with the players, the Chief Guest congratulated the participants on National Sports Day and threw light on the achievements of Major Dhyan Chand Singh.
Kishtwar: Department of Youth Services & Sports Kishtwar celebrated National Sports Day by organizing a Kabaddi match. Tributes were also paid to the legendary hockey player Major Dhayan Chand.
The event was held under the guidance of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Kharati Lal Sharma and under the supervision of Incharge activity, Javed Iqbal Sheikh.
Reasi: On National Sports Day, a volleyball match was organised at High School Shersundwan Block Bhomag Zone Arnas of District Reasi.
The volleyball match was played between the teams from Panchayat Lamsora and Panchayat Shersundwan in which the Team from Panchayat Lamsora won the match.
Harjeet Singh and Uttam Singh Physical Education Staff of Youth Services and Sports Department Reasi were the Referees of the match.
NSS, NCC wings and Sports Department of Government Degree College Bhaderwah organized 2nd Run for Freedom under Mantra ‘Fitness ka Dose Adha Ghanta Roz’.
Under initiative series of activities are to be organized from August 13 to October 2, 2021 with the aim to make the call for all the citizens surrounding the campus and the other stake holders to make the physical activity as a part of their daily lives atleast for the 30 minutes. As a first activity the rally was organized around the college campus with the pledge by all the participants to adopt the mantra of ‘Fitness ka Dose Adha Ghanta Roz’ on regular basis daily.
The event was organized under the supervision of Prof. S.S Parihar, PO, NSS, Prof. and Mr. Zakir Ali PTI. The event was conducted under the patronship of Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Sharma Principal of the college, who in his address motivated the students and the staff for the participation in the physical activities in their day to day lives, thereby keeping some distance from the mobiles and laptops which are consuming maximum time in today’s digital era.
All the staff members participated in the pledge and freedom for run.
Department of Physical Education in collaboration with Department of Mathematics of Government Degree College Banihal organized an online quiz competition and online webinar to celebrate National Sports Day. In the quiz over 35 students participated out of which 14 students scored 100 per cent. The proceedings of the webinar were started by Prof. Sajad Ahmad Sultan, HoD Urdu.
The Principal of the College, Dr. Manohar Lal stressed upon the importance of sports in the daily life and advised the students to participate actively in sports.
The programme was carried forward by Prof. Ram Parkash HoD Mathematics.
The keynote address was presented by Deepak Kumar (PTI of the College).
The students were evaluated by Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Bhat HoD English and Prof. Sajad Ahmad Sultan HoD Urdu in which Danish Rafiq student of BA Semester-II, Aisha Student of BA Semester-II and Nasreena Akhter Bali student of BSc Semester-I secured first, second and third position respectively. The vote of thanks was presented by Prof. Ram Parkash.
To encourage people of Jammu to make health and wellness a top priority, a Promo Run was organized by Patnitop Hill Marathon Group in association with AM Hyundai.
Over 80 runners participated in this event which started at 6:00 am from AM Hyundai Showroom, Channi Himmat and runners went towards Qasim Nagar, crossing Jammu University Back gate continuing onto Panama Chowk, Bahu Plaza, Gole Market and ending at AM Hyundai.
Runners covered a total distance of approximately 11 km during this run. This run’s main purpose was to make people aware of Patnitop Hill Marathon which is happening on 18th Sept at Patnitop.
Sponsors and partners for this event include AM Hyundai Jammu, Skyview Patnitop, Patnitop development Authority, Jammu Tourism, 95 FM Tadka, Saraswati Jewellers, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, Enerzal, Brooks India, One earth Hotels and major Running Groups in the Jammu, Punjab and Mumbai namely Jammu Hills Sports Club, Jammu Runners, SMVD Katra Half Marathon, Indian Flag Runners, Be fit Running Academy, JK Randoures, Kathua Distance Runners, Punjab Runners and Karma Fitness.
As per the instruction of Directorate, CRPF Group Centre Bantalab on the occasion of National Sports Day under ‘CRPF Khelo India’, organized a volleyball match at Group Centre CRPF Jammu.
Speaking on this occasion, P.C. Gupta, Commandant told about the relevance of National Sports Day and CRPF Khelo India. He said that sports is important for all of us because sports keeps us strong, healthy and fit. At the end of programme, chief guest felicitated the winner and runner up teams by presenting them trophies.
The programme was organized under the leadership of Bhanu Pratap Singh, DIGP, Group Centre CRPF Jammu in which P.C. Gupta, Commandant, Rajesh Kumar, Dy Comdt, Sumit Verma, Dy Comdt and other Gazetted Officers, Subordinate Officers and Jawans were also present.
Bicycle for Change Club, Kathua organised a long ride of around 110kms from Jarai Morh, Kathua to Gurdaspur via Amritsar toll plaza, on the occasion of National Sports Day. In today’s ride, cyclists namely Sunil Sharma, Narendra Singh, Rahul Sharma, Deep Sharma, Narinder Raina, Sumit Samybal and Arun and others participated with full enthusiasm.
While addressing media, Sunil Sharma, President of BFCC said that the main objective of celebrating this event is to aware masses about importance of sports activities and he appealed to adopt cycling for better health and environment.
Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 was organized at the Government Degree College Nowshera as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75th year of the Independence of India. NSS volunteers and staff members of the college participated in the pledge and freedom run.
Dr. Surinder Kumar, Principal of the College Nowshera flagged off the Freedom Run at the college lawn. He spoke about the aim of the movement is to encourage people to take up fitness activities such as running and sports in their daily lives and get freedom from obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety, diseases, etc. He also appealed to students to stay fit to face the adversities of life and help in building a much stronger country.
After the Freedom Run culminated at the college campus NSS volunteers under the convenorship of programme officer Prof. Inam Ul Haq also organized a patriotic rally through Nowshera town to honor freedom fighters.
National Sports Day celebrated in Government Model Higher Secondary School Boys Udhampur. Dyan Chand portrait was garlanded by staff and students of the institution. A symposium was also organized wherein students highlighted the contribution of late Dhyan Chand who was not only a magnificent player but a great nationalist who once refused the offer of German to Join German’s team.
A tug of war competition was orgnaised between students.
Sunil Sharma, Principal of the Institution, who himself remained national player, highlighted the achievement of the Dhyan Chand and expressed deep gratitude for the Government of India for declaration National Sports Day on the name of Lt. Dhyan Chand a legend in Hockey.
Amit Sharma (PET) conducted the proceedings of the stage. NCC Cadets, all staff members and some of the SMDC members were present on the occasion.
The event was organized under the supervision of Physical Education Staff i.e. Bhim Sein (Physical Education Lecturer), Santosh Abrol (PEM) and Amit Sharma (PET).
Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Udhampur organised Handball matches to celebrate the National Handball Day at Mini Stadium, Udhampur.
The matches played between Udhampur and Jammu teams in both men and women section took place following the Covid-10 guidelines issued by the Government. The activity held under the supervision of DYSSO Udhampur, Sawarn Singh in support with Kargil Martyrs’ Handball Club, Udhampur.
A number of veteran women Handball players from Jammu were seen playing against teenagers from district Udhampur in an entertaining game which hosts won 7-2. However, in the men section, the game attracted a huge round of applause because of the competitive spirit among the players. Jammu side was led by international player and Inspector with J&K Police, Akshay Khajuria.
Joint Secretary of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Dr S M Bali was the chief guest, who had a detailed interaction with the teams. He complimented the DYSS and Kargil Martyrs’ Handball Club for running a regular Handball centre in the heart of Udhampur town thus making the game popular in the hilly district. Former Director Sports at the SMVDSB Sports Complex, Katra, Ashok Kumar also encouraged the players and the organisers holding activities on a regular basis. General secretary of District Kabaddi Association, Ashok Kumar and Sunil Magotra were also present at special guests. The function was also joined by international footballer from Jammu, Arun Malhotra and Ashutosh Sharma, Trustee, Arun Sharma Sports and Social Welfare Trust (Regd) and Chandan Singh.
Prominent among those present were Parshotam Sharma (PEM), Ramesh Sharma, Sanjeev Sharma, Vinod Dogra, Sanjeev Sharma, Manmeet Singh (president Kargil Martyrs Handball Club), Arun Mehta, Arun Gupta, Rajiv Sadotra, Bandana Sharma, Pawan Jamwal, Vikrant Balgotra and Sanjeev Kumar, Devinder Singh, Ajay Sharma, Som Dev Khajuria, Jasbir Singh.
The technical penal comprised Karun Mangotra (NIS Diploma in Handball), Rishi Sharma, Ravi Kumar, Vipin Photra and Sourav Pandit.
The Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu celebrated National Sports Day 2021 at the University Campus.
Prof. Manoj K. Dhar, Vice Chancellor, JU was the Chief Guest, who mentioned that sports are important for our health and wellbeing.
The celebration of National Sports Day marks the recognition of outstanding performances of the Sportspersons in various National and International competitions/tournaments etc.
The VC congratulated the entire staff of the Directorate and also said that the university will organize various sports events of national level in the future for the promotion of sports in J&K. He appreciated the efforts of the Directorate to conduct various such events despite this prevailing COVID-19 situation.
Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Registrar JU, Prof. Prakash C. Anthal, Dean Student’s Welfare and Arun Malhotra, former international footballer of J&K were the Guests of Honour on the occasion.
Arun Malhotra said, “It is believed that one of the reasons for not producing the international level players in our UT is lacking from modern level Sports Academies. Now the time has changed, the States / UTs across the country are hiring the services of reputed International players to enhance the skills of the players. This practice has produced great results.
In the present era, the Indian league is being played where all players from the rest of the country participate. However, it is observed that a scant representation is seen from Jammu and Kashmir. The main reason why players hinder to exhibit talent is lacking from modern skill and techniques which is improved only in Academies by the professionals.
If J&K really has to be in the game then some certain steps are required to be taken and first and foremost among all is establishment of Sports Academies. This only will ensure participation of JK players in I- league and even playing at International level.”
Earlier, Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Director Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, JU presented a formal welcome address and shared that National Sports Day does not represent only a day to embrace Sports, to know its importance.
Volleyball (Men & Women) and Basketball (Men & Women) matches were organized on the occasion.
Others present were Raj Kumar Bakshi, Ravish Vaid, Gagan Kumar, Vikas Karlopia, Harinderpal Singh, Sanjeev Sharma, Sanjay Verma, Jai Bharat, Padam Dev Singh.
The proceedings of the function were conducted by Dr. Komal Nagar, I/c Assistant Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, JU. The matches on the National Sports Day were officiated by Amit Sharma, Vinod Kumar and Manoj Kumar.
On the occasion of National Sports Day, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Hockey Club Poonch organised a hockey match between Saheed Bhagat Singh Hockey Club and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Hockey Club at Boys Higher Secondary School ground Poonch.
The Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Hockey Club Poonch won the match by 3-1 score. Both the teams shows excellent skills.
The Chief Guest of the match was Prem Parkash Luthra Retd DYSSO and veteran hockey player and AEE Salim Bandey and Zafar Shah President Poonch Cricket Association was Guest of Honour.
Other dignitaries present were Gurdev Singh, Salil Raina, Kewal Krishan, Narinder Suri and Narinder Singh, Satbir Kumar, Devinder Kumar, Manmohan Singh, Sandeep Luthra and Taranpreet Singh.
The match was officiated by Amarjit Singh and Ramandeep Singh under the technical supervision of Matinder Pal Singh, Ranveet Singh and Ruchika Sharma/
The national sports day was organised under the overall supervision of Hockey Jammu and Kashmir. Management committee thanked the Secretary General Hockey India Rajinder Singh Kuku and Working President Rajeev Sharma and General secretary Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Taran Singh.
Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) organised various sports activities to celebrate National Sports Day at Government Higher Secondary School Wathoora in zone B K Pura, Budgam, today.
During the day-long activities, the department conducted competitions in the disciplines of Kho Kho and Cricket. Incharge Activities district Budgam, Gulam Hassan was the special guest.
The Results: HSS Wathoora bt High School Wagroo in Kho-Kho.
SRINAGAR: In this regard, the Department of Youth Services and Sports organized a grand function at Govt Degree College Khanabal wherein officers and field officials of the department participated.
District Education Planning Officer, Muhammad Yousuf Jan was the Chief Guest on the occasion while as Deputy Director Nehru Yuva Kendra, Muhammad Khalil Mir, Vice Principal Government Degree College Anantnag and Chairman Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline, Javaid Ahmad Tak were the Guests of Honor.
District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Mushtaq Ahmad Pampori, PEM I/C Activity, Muhammad Abbas Dar and other officials of YSS department also attended the event.
A host of recreational activities including Tug of War between DYSSO XI V/s ZPEO XI, 100 M Back Run Race, 03 Leg Race for male staff besides Lemon and Spoon Race for female staff were held during the function.
On the occasion, Mementos with Certificates were awarded to the employees who have shown outstanding performance at District and Zonal Levels in different categories.
Also, final match of District Level U/19 Kabbadi Competition for Boys was played between HSS Brakpora and HSS Dialgam which was watched by a good number of spectators.
Later, during the presentation ceremony prizes were given to first 03 (three) places in Kho Kho, Volleyball, Kabaddi and Cricket. Besides, prizes were distributed among first 03 Places for Sports E-Quiz in all age groups while as Covid-19 E- Quiz toppers of the district were also felicitated. The winners and runner ups of the cricket tournament for specially abled persons were awarded cricket kits, uniforms and mementos. Pertinent to mention that Zeba Aaapa Cricket Club won 2nd place while KulgamTigers clinched the title. Similarly, District Youth Services and Sports Kulgam today Celebrated National Sports day and organized a volleyball match here at Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Kulgam. The match held between Friends Volleyball Club Katrasoo and Shailipora Volleyball Club, was won by the former.
The Celebration of National Sports day was participated by a huge number of players and field staff of district Kulgam.
Later an award ceremony was held in which Principal GHSS, Chand Krishan distributed trophies among the winner and Runner up team.
He also highlighted the contribution of sports legend and magical hockey sports personality Dayan Chand in the memory of whom the day is celebrated throughout the country.