JAMMU:
Governor N N Vohra today felicitated the National Games medallists from the State at a function at Raj Bhawan here.
Mr Vohra felicitated the sportspersons who had won medals at the 35th National Games which were held at Kerala from January 31 to February 14, 2015.
In the National Games sportsmen and women from J&K who participated in Gymnastics, Wushu, Boxing, Fencing, Kayaking and Canoeing won 15 medals including 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 10 Bronze medals.
The Governor interacted with the medal winners who shared their Games’ experiences with him.
He lauded the medallists for their excellent performances and wished them higher success in all future competitions.
The Governor assured to extend all possible help for the promotion of sports activities in the State and invited the J&K Sports Council to draw benefit from the Sports Stadium which has been developed at Katra by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
The Governor, who is the Chairman of the Shrine Board assured the Board’s support for the encouragement of sports activities in the State and urged Mr Navin Aggarwal, DG Youth Services and Sports to organize inter college and inter district sports competitions for improving sports in the State. (AGENCIES)
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