SRINAGAR: Directorate of Physical Education & Sports, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora is going to organise its first Para-Athletic Meet and first Inter-College Athletic Championship of Kashmir from June 22-23, 2022, a statement issued by the University said.
According to the statement, Athletes, including para-athletes from different parts of the valley, with more than a hundred athletes from different educational institutes of Kashmir are participating in the championship. The competitions shall
include short/middle and relay races, long jump, shot put and javelin throw. All the competitions of the tournament will be conducted as per the Regulations of the
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), followed in world University games.
The competitions shall be held on IUST Synthetic Athletic Track, which is the only
International standard athletic track in Jammu and Kashmir. The athletic track was developed under Khelo India Scheme with a project outlay of Rs. 6.09 crore from the Government of India.
In keeping with this central tenet of the education policy, IUST vouches to support and coordinate activities in sports, remain committed to and constructively engaged in the NEP-2020 sports policy and organize more such events in the future to create and promote a culture of fitness.
Assistant Director, Directorate of Physical Education & Sports, IUST, Dr. Hilal A Rather, while talking about the development of appropriate sport-specific measures underscored the importance of this event. He said, “The focus of such events is on the development of sports and the empowerment of youth through sports and physical activities. These sports championships also help to promote cultural integration among the people.”

KR Desk