‘My Youth My Pride’ Summer Activities Promote Hockey Among Border Youth in Poonch

Poonch, Aug 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Wednesday organised Special Summer Activities under its flagship ‘My Youth My Pride’ initiative at the Astro Turf Hockey Ground in Poonch to promote hockey and encourage sports participation among youth in border areas.
Held under the guidance of Sports Council Secretary Nuzhat Gul and the supervision of District Sports Officer Jammu Bashir Ahmed Bakshi, the programme aimed at identifying young talent and promoting a healthy and disciplined lifestyle through sports.
Over 100 boys and girls participated in the hockey competitions, while more than 450 spectators witnessed the event. Five technical officials oversaw the smooth conduct of the competitions.
Chief Guest Rashid Doustam, JKAS, Chief Planning and Accounts Officer, JPDCL Poonch, lauded the government’s efforts to provide quality sports infrastructure and opportunities to youth in border districts. He said such initiatives help nurture grassroots talent and encourage youngsters to take up sports.
The event was organised by Mushtaq Ahmed, In-charge Manager, Sports Stadium Poonch, with support from coaches and mentors of various disciplines. The Sports Council said similar programmes are being conducted across the Union Territory under the ‘My Youth My Pride’ campaign to strengthen grassroots sports and identify emerging talent.