National Tennikoit Championship brings 550 athletes to Jammu

Jammu, Nov 26: The 42nd Junior National Tennikoit Championship opened at Green Field, Gandhi Nagar, drawing nearly 550 players and officials from 23 states and Union Territories for the five-day event hosted by the Tennikoit Federation of India and the J&K Tennikoit Association in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council.

As per an official statement issued on Wednesday, Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, IT, ARI and Trainings Satish Sharma attended the inaugurals of the 42nd Junior (Boys & Girls) National Tennikoit Championship, which commenced today at Green Field, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Satish Sharma interacted with the players and officials and applauded the high level of enthusiasm and participation. He said, “It is encouraging to see young athletes from across the nation gather in Jammu with such passion and sportsmanship. National championships like this reinforce unity, promote healthy competition, and contribute to the overall development of youth. The government remains committed to providing every support to nurture sports talent in Jammu & Kashmir.”

Yasha Mudgal, IAS, Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, who declared the championship open, highlighted J&K’s growing stature as a hub for major national sporting events. She emphasised that the government’s consistent focus on upgraded infrastructure, advanced coaching, and structured grassroots opportunities is enabling young athletes—especially those from J&K—to compete, learn, and rise on the national stage. She reiterated that sports continue to play a pivotal role in guiding youth towards discipline, fitness, and a drug-free life.