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Sports
Sports Empower Youth in Jammu & Kashmir, Says CS Atal Dulloo
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 01:36 PM
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Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo highlighted how sports initiatives are creating new opportunities for young people in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo addressed a gathering of sports officials and youth representatives in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the role of sports in opening new avenues for the region’s young population. He noted that recent government initiatives have increased investment in sports infrastructure, coaching, and talent identification programs across the state.
Dulloo pointed out that the development of modern training facilities and the introduction of competitive leagues are providing local athletes with platforms to showcase their skills and pursue professional careers. He also mentioned scholarship schemes for promising players to study abroad and participate in international tournaments.
The Chief Secretary stressed that sports not only nurture physical fitness but also instill discipline, teamwork, and leadership qualities among the youth. He called on local authorities to further support grassroots clubs and ensure that talent from remote areas receives equal opportunities.
Dulloo concluded by urging the community to embrace sports as a means of social integration and economic empowerment, highlighting the potential for sports to contribute to the region’s overall development.
Dulloo pointed out that the development of modern training facilities and the introduction of competitive leagues are providing local athletes with platforms to showcase their skills and pursue professional careers. He also mentioned scholarship schemes for promising players to study abroad and participate in international tournaments.
The Chief Secretary stressed that sports not only nurture physical fitness but also instill discipline, teamwork, and leadership qualities among the youth. He called on local authorities to further support grassroots clubs and ensure that talent from remote areas receives equal opportunities.
Dulloo concluded by urging the community to embrace sports as a means of social integration and economic empowerment, highlighting the potential for sports to contribute to the region’s overall development.