Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 2: Director General of Youth Services and Sports, Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman chaired the meeting of Departmental officers to finalize the Annual Calendar of Activities, here today.
According to a handout issued here, 54 sports disciplines have been taken up for State Level Competitions which will start from 3rd week of August and will be completed by ending September 2019. The competitions at other levels will start from March 15, 2019 onwards.
Dr Saleem stressed upon the officers to follow the calendar in letter and spirit and leave no stone unturned in taping talent at grass-root level.
He also stressed upon the importance of a fool-proof system for the selection of teams for various games on the basis of merit.
DG Sports directed all the officers to finalize comprehensive Annual Sports Calendar keeping in mind maximum participation of players in various sports disciplines.
Joint Director Kashmir Bashir Ahmed along with his officers participated in the meeting through Video Conferencing, while Joint Director (Jammu) Madan Lal, Accounts Officer Ab Qayoom, Sectional Officer Haji Aijaz Ahmed and other senior officials were present in the meeting.