July 03, Srinagar: In a significant boost to youth sports in J&K, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, has been allotted four School National Games by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The decision was finalized during the SGFI meeting held on June 14, 2025, at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Jatinder Mishra, Deputy Director Central of YSS, and Shivnandan Singh Mankotia, Section Officer.
The prestigious events will feature competitions in football, wushu, taekwondo, and table tennis, with two games scheduled to be held in Srinagar and the remaining two in Jammu. The department is gearing up to organize these tournaments. Director General DYSS, Anuradha Gupta has expressed gratitude to SGFI for entrusting J&K with this responsibility. “We are honored that SGFI has chosen J&K to host these prestigious School National Games. This is a viable example to our UT’s growing reputation as a hub for sporting excellence. These events will not only provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent but also inspire a new generation to embrace sports as a way of life.” She added.
The hosting of these games is expected to bring together young athletes from across the country, fostering camaraderie and healthy competition while highlighting J&K’s potential as a premier destination for national sporting events.
