SRINAGAR- The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) is celebrating National Sports Week from August 21 to August 29 to remember Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand in all the 10 districts of Kashmir by organizing sports activities in many group events.
“All the sports zones of Kashmir-based districts were presenting a festive look on Monday as students and youth in large numbers were seen taking part in different games,” the YSS said in a statement.
While providing details about the importance and relevance of the week, Joint Director Kashmir of Youth Services and Sports Department said that as the National Sports Day is approaching, the Department of YSS is dedicating the entire week to the Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand while engaging students and youth in numerous sports activities.
“The Government has directed our Department to organize sporting events like athletics, contemporary sports, indigenous sports etc. as deemed fit as per age groups during the entire week which started today and shall conclude on August 29th, 2023.
Based on groups format instead of individual players to bring the spirit of bonding, unity and inclusiveness, competitions are being conducted in the entire division,” he added.
In District Baramulla, DYSS held various competitions across various zones.
Zone Dangiwacha conducted an engaging trio of sports competitions, including Badminton, 100m sprint, and the Lemon race.
Zone Nehalpora witnessed an equally fervent response, where 200 students participated in the Badminton, 100m sprint, and Lemon race competitions.
In Zone Sopore, 50 students from different schools came together to take part in the Badminton, 100m sprint, and Lemon race events.
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