Excelsior Sports Correspondent
BUDGAM, Oct 18: The maiden cycle expedition for U-14, U-17 and U-19 boys and all age group girls was flagged off by Director General Youth Services and Sports, Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman, near Railway Station here today.
Girls and boys from different districts of Kashmir province took part in the race.
In U-14 age group, Jehangir Ahmed, Aqib Ahmed and Asif Ahmed claimed first three positions.
In U-17 age group, Momis Ismail won the race while as Sheikh Saqibul remained second and Suhail Ahmed could manage third position in the race.
In U-19 age group, cycling race was won by Mashooq Maqbool, Shabir Ahmad and Mushtaq Ahmed got second and third position respectively.
Rubaab Ali remained first in all age groups of the Girls cycling expedition.
While interacting with the budding cyclists, Dr Saleem highlighted the importance of cycling and participation of young blood in games and sports.
He assured them that every possible step will be taken by the Department to build modern cycling tracks and walk ways in all the districts of the state of J&K.
He said that Government is committed to create such a culture for games and sports in the State which would encourage youngsters to excel in the field.
DG YS & Sports also applauded the encouraging role of cyclists Mohammad Akbar and others from district Budgam who have been very inspiring in creating a favourable atmosphere for this sport in the district.
Joint Director Kashmir YS & Sports Bashir Ahmad, DYSSO Budgam Balbir Singh Sodhi and other senior officials of the Department of Youth Services and Sports were also present on the occasion.
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