Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated 67th National School Games in Football U19 and Volleyball U17 Boys at Bakshi Stadium today on the occasion of UT Foundation Day.
15000 school Children from Kashmir Division and 2000 athletes from all over the Country are participating in this mega sporting event.
In his address, the Lt Governor conveyed his best wishes to participating sportspersons. He said the prestigious sporting event is a collaborative effort between the Department of Youth Services and Sports J&K and the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), symbolizing their dedication to grassroots sports.
With 28 states, 8 Union Territories, and several SGFI-recognized boards participating, this event truly represents the diversity and inclusivity of India’s sporting landscape, he said,
“Today, the tricolor is flying high in international sports arena. Eminent sportspersons are emerging from small villages and towns and they have achieved excellence in international sporting events with their spectacular performance,” the Lt Governor said.
