Take a stand against radicalisation: LG Sinha to youth

Jammu, Nov 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called upon the youth to step up against organisations and individuals involved in radicalisation in Kashmir.

In his address at the closing ceremony of the 69th National School Games-2025, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports and the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in Jammu, LG Sinha urged the youth to nurture the spirit of unity and build a better world, free from discrimination.

“Young athletes are the architects of the nation’s destiny, and they are responsible for promoting the spirit of national unity to build a golden future for this country. Youthful energy working for the national goals usher dynamism into the society,” he said.

The LG congratulated all the winners and participants.

He felicitated the teams’ management, coaches, and officials for the successful conduct of the National School Games.

“Dream big and have the courage to make those dreams come true. As role models, you hold a special place in society and have a significant responsibility to inspire the next generation, both on and off the field. From the sports field to the grassroots level, you must continuously strive for progressive policies and social transformation through sports,” LG Sinha told the youth.

He handed over trophies to the winners and other top performing teams and the players who excelled in the different game disciplines.

The LG also released a Compendium of the Department of Youth Services and Sports.

The games successfully featured four disciplines: football, wushu, taekwondo, and table tennis, drawing participation from athletes across 28 states and eight union territories.

Commissioner Secretary to Government, Youth Services and Sports, Yasha Mudgal and Director General Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta, also attended the closing ceremony.