Rules for employing outstanding sportspersons issued: Satish Sharma

Baramulla, Nov 9: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings Satish Sharma on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the upgrade of the playfield at Chankhan Sopore here with an aim to strengthen sports infrastructure and promote youth engagement across North Kashmir.

As per an official statement, MLA Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar, senior officers of the J&K Sports Council, district officers and representatives from local sports associations were also present on the occasion.

While responding to the demands of sportspersons and local youth, the minister said that the government is determined to provide all support and assistance to sportspersons, adding that rules have been notified under which government jobs are provided to outstanding sportspersons.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister emphasised the government’s commitment towards nurturing sports culture across Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that the government under the leadership of CM Omar Abdullah is making continuous efforts to strengthen the sports ecosystem by upgrading playfields, creating new sports infrastructure, and ensuring access to better training facilities for young athletes.

He further added that the upgrade of the Chankhan Sopore playfield will not only provide modern sports amenities but also open new opportunities for youth engagement, recreation, and community development. “Sports is a powerful medium for channelising the energy of our youth in the right direction, and the government is fully committed towards ensuring that every block and town has quality sports infrastructure,” he stated.