Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 10: Secretary, Youth Services and Sports (YSS) and Tourism departments, Sarmad Hafeez, today convened a meeting to review preparedness and participation of J&K contingents in the 36th National games to be held in Gujrat later this month.
Addressing the representatives of sports associations of different games, Sarmad Hafeez said, “this review meeting has been called to crosscheck our preparations and take note of all possible steps need to be taken to mitigate the concerns of teams and athletes before the prestigious event.
Secretary directed the representatives of the associations to ensure proper selection trials before the departure of contingents to the prestigious event in a transparent manner. He assured that the Sports Council would provide best facilities to athletes under norms to boost their morale and achieve desired results.
Sarmad Hafeez apprised the representatives that the Lieutenant Governor is keen to see J&K athletes in action in the “36th National Games” and that he has specifically stressed enhancing the participation of J&K athletes in future events.
Representatives from the associations presented a brief report on their respective teams as well as athletes.
Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, while speaking on the occasion, apprised that funds for conducting special coaching camps and departure of team J&K to the venue have already been released and the same shall reach stakeholders through direct benefit transfer mode to ensure transparency.
Nuzhat Gull said, that a proper ceremonial dress, customized tracksuits along with other gear and equipments shall be provided to the athletes and officials for participation in the national games.
Others who attended the meeting included Ranjit Kalra and Rajeev Sharma members of J&K Sports Council, Joint Secretary, Divisional Sports Officers and office bearers of sports associations.
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