Tazayun Mukhtar, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, today visited various sports facilities at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, and the Indoor Sports Complex to take stock of the functioning of the facilities, assess the status of infrastructure and review the training activities being conducted for athletes.
During the visit to M.A. Stadium, the Secretary inspected the Swimming Pool, Skating Rink, Judo Hall and Table Tennis Hall. She also visited the Indoor Sports Complex, where she inspected the Gymnastics Centre, Fencing Hall and Wushu Hall.
During the inspection, the Secretary interacted with athletes undergoing training at various centres and witnessed demonstrations of their sporting skills. She appreciated the dedication, discipline and performance of the athletes and lauded the efforts of the coaches for their commitment towards nurturing sporting talent and promoting excellence in different sports disciplines.
The Secretary also interacted with the parents of the athletes and listened to their suggestions and grievances regarding the facilities and training arrangements. She assured them that their genuine concerns would be examined and addressed on priority to ensure a conducive and athlete-friendly sporting environment.
Emphasising the need for maintaining and upgrading sports infrastructure, the Secretary directed the Construction Division, Jammu, to ensure timely completion of all pending works at the sports facilities and instructed the concerned officials to expedite the ongoing works without compromising on quality.
She further stressed the importance of providing quality training facilities, proper maintenance of sports infrastructure and a supportive environment for athletes to excel at national and international levels.
The visit was aimed at reviewing the ground-level functioning of sports facilities, strengthening athlete-centric initiatives and ensuring that the infrastructure being developed by the J&K Sports Council is utilised effectively for the promotion of sports and nurturing of young talent across Jammu and Kashmir.
