J&K Sports Department launches sports podcast

Srinagar, Nov 16: In a bid to boost sports culture and nurture young talent, the Youth Services and Sports Department of Jammu & Kashmir has launched its official podcast titled “Khel Khel Mein”, with the first episode featuring Wushu star Jiya Manhas already garnering a strong online response and signalling a new digital push to connect with aspiring athletes across the J&K.

As per a DYSS official statement, the announcement, made by the Director General of the Department, Anuradha Gupta, signals a profound understanding of a modern truth: inspiration needs a platform. And now, with the first episode already airing to a captivated audience, the theory has been powerfully put into practice.

Featuring the celebrated Wushu player Jiya Manhas, the debut of “Khel Khel Mein” has exploded across the department's social media handles, proving that the appetite for these authentic stories is immense and the impact, immediate.

 A Proof of Concept: The Jiya Manhas Episode

The resounding success of the first episode is a masterclass in the podcast’s mission. By spotlighting a homegrown talent like Jiya Manhas, who has achieved national and international acclaim in Wushu, the Department made a strategic and inspirational choice. Her journey is not a distant fairy tale; it is a relatable narrative of discipline and triumph originating from the very soil of J&K. For a young girl in Srinagar or Jammu, seeing Jiya share her story on an official platform is transformative. It erases the abstract notion of success and replaces it with a tangible, local role model. The fact that the episode is "catching attention hugely" confirms a fundamental need the youth are eager to connect with their heroes, and the heroes deserve this platform of recognition.