The youth of Jammu and Kashmir have embarked on a new journey of peace and prosperity, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday, and assured that the administration will provide modern sports facilities and world class coaching to help them achieve their goals.<\/p>\n
Sinha was speaking at the concluding day of the LG\u2019s Rolling Trophy \u2013 an initiative of the Mission Youth \u2014 that aims to strengthen the roots of sports culture in the Union Territory.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe divisive forces and their sympathizers misguided our youth and gave stones in their hands. Today, with hockey sticks, cricket bats, tennis and badminton rackets in their hands and dreams in the heart, they have embarked on a new journey of peace and prosperity,\u201d Sinha said.<\/p>\n
He said the youth should think big and act towards more ambitious goals in life. \u201cThe administration is with them at every step,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Lt Governor said more than 42,000 players competed with the spirit of peace, friendship, equality, and respect.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe players with their skill and endurance on the playing field have inspired the young generation, renewed the essential spirit of sports and made this tournament truly memorable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Lt Governor reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to provide modern facilities and world class coaching to the sportspersons.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnder the guidance of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have created new infrastructures for the players in far-flung areas. It is being ensured that the youth living in villages get modern facilities and mentoring,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He observed that the key to vibrant sports culture lies in the effective combination of talent hunt, mentoring and suitable platform.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only we want to feed our sports culture with a steady stream of young talents, but we also want to inculcate sporting excellence and skill in our youth,\u201d Sinha added.<\/p>\n
He said his administration is resolute to extend all possible support, facilities and resources to the sportspersons to safeguard their future and make their dreams come true.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year, 104 projects under J&K Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC) Limited and 117 projects under CAPEX have been completed across Jammu and Kashmir. A record number of more than 60 lakh children and youth participated in sports activities in the last one year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In many disciplines like gymnastics, judo, football, cricket, the administration has set up academies to identify and nurture the talents, the Lt Governor said.<\/p>\n
He said the mission youth with its various schemes is providing the local youth a life of hope, purpose and opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cSports, self employment and other youth oriented programmes being run by the administration have transformed the lives of youth of J&K. As many as 17 schemes of mission youth have empowered the young generation to realize their true potential,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Lt Governor later inaugurated the Main Gate at MA Stadium and laid the foundation stone for an artificial rock climbing wall at the premises.<\/p>\n
Sinha interacted with the players and handed over trophies and cash prizes to the winning, and other top performing teams and the players who excelled in the tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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