The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council Friday organised a series of sporting activities across the Union Territory to mark National Sports Day, with young athletes participating in kabaddi, hockey, football, cycling, Wushu, volleyball, kho-kho and athletics under the theme, “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat.”
As per a statement, a series of sporting activities were held across Budgam, Kishtwar and Ramban as part of Sports Week celebrations under the “My Youth, My Pride” initiative ahead of National Sports Day, with young athletes taking part in Wushu, football, volleyball, kho-kho and athletics events.
A special Wushu activity was held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Budgam, drawing over 90 young athletes across age categories and genders. Conducted under the supervision of the Indoor Sports Hall’s In-Charge Manager in collaboration with Khelo India Wushu Mentor Maqsood Ahmad Rather, the event gave grassroots athletes a platform to showcase their skills and discipline. Medals and certificates were distributed to winners and participants at the close of the event.
Ahead of National Sports Day, Khelo India Mentors Sandeep Singh, Rohit Chohan, Rajesh Kumar, Mohd Aris Khan, and Aman Verma, along with Groundman Bitto Ram, organised Volleyball, Kho-Kho, and athletics competitions at the Indoor Sports Hall, Kishtwar. The event, held under the leadership of J&K Sports Council Secretary Nuzhat Gull and District Sports Officer Bashir Ahmad, drew around 100 players, 6 officials. Tehsildar Kishtwar Suman Sharma attended as Guest of Honour, commending the initiative and urging youth to take up sports for fitness and character-building.At Govt. Model Hr. Sec. School, Banihal, Khelo India Centre Mentors organised a football activity as part of the Khelo India Jeetega India campaign. The event saw participation from 40 players and officials.
Together, these activities reflect the J&K Sports Council’s continued push to expand grassroots sporting opportunities across the Union Territory, identify emerging talent, and build a culture of fitness and discipline among the region’s youth ahead of National Sports Day.
At Indoor Sports Complex, Doda, a Kabaddi competition was organised.
Around 40 participants took part in the competition. The participants displayed great enthusiasm, discipline and sportsmanship throughout the event.
The Programme was organized by the Incharge, Sports Stadium Doda, with the support of the concerned officials.
In a separate event, National Sports Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm under the banner of the J&K Sports Council at K K Hakku Stadium, with the aim of promoting sports, fitness, discipline and a healthy lifestyle among the youth.
The occasion was graced by Ramesh Sharma, IAS, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, as the Chief Guest.
Various sports activities were organised to mark National Sports Day, witnessing enthusiastic participation from athletes, coaches, officials and sports enthusiasts.
The Chief Guest interacted with the players and encouraged them to participate actively in sports and make physical fitness an integral part of their lives. He highlighted the important role of sports in developing discipline, confidence, teamwork and sportsmanship among the younger generation.
The dignitaries appreciated the efforts of the J&K Sports Council in promoting sports culture and providing opportunities and platforms to budding sportspersons.
As part of the celebrations of National Sports Day 2026, the Khelo India cyclists of Budgam participated in a special cycling activity aimed at promoting fitness, endurance, discipline and the sporting spirit among young athletes.
