PARIS: Preparations for the Paris Olympics stepped up a gear on Saturday as security teams scoured the banks of the Seine ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony and top International Olympic Committee officials met in the French capital. Police with sniffer dogs checked the six-kilometre route along the Seine for the ceremony in which around 6,000-7,000 […]
SRINAGAR: The Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS) has successfully wrapped up its 149th Basic Mountaineering Course, marking another milestone in its commitment to fostering mountaineering expertise among enthusiasts. The course, conducted from June 28 to July 21, 2024, witnessed enthusiastic participation from 70 trainees hailing from various corners of the […]
NEW DELHI: Recognising exceptional efforts of Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council in encouraging and promoting football in the Union Territory, All India Football Federation has conferred special award to JKSC. Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, received the award on behalf of J&K government during the glittering AIFF Awards Night, attended by numerous sporting icons […]
SRINAGAR: The 10-day Summer Coaching Camp, organized by the J&K Sports Council in the disciplines of Rugby, Hockey, Gymnastics and Archery concluded successfully at the Multi Sports Complex, Polo Ground, Srinagar. The closing ceremony was attended by the Secretary, J&K Sports Council, along with the Divisional Sports Officer (Kashmir), Divisional Sports Officer (Central), and other […]
Wishes them success in Durand Cup SRINAGAR: The Chinar Corps Commander unveiled the new jersey of the Downtown Heroes FC at Srinagar, in an exciting prelude to their second consecutive campaign for prestigious Indian Oil Durand Cup. The unveiling event, held at Srinagar, was attended by officers of the Chinar Corps, team officials and players. […]
KUPWARA: Empowering platform for female athletes to showcase their talent, final match of Kupwara Police Cricket Tournament for Women, which started on July 11, 2024, under CAP-2024, was played on Saturday at Sports Ground DPL Kupwara. The tournament featured eight Women teams from across District Kupwara & among them Growth Sports Academy and Lolab Stars […]
SRINAGAR: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr Owais Ahmed on Saturday attended the Felicitation ceremony of 3 day Archery camp, organised by the Field Archery Association of J&K at RP School premises Lawaypora. The event served as a platform to celebrate the exceptional performance, dedication and hard work of the young archers who participated in […]
GANDERBAL: The Youth Services and Sports (YSS) Ganderbal on Saturday inaugurated an inter-zone district-level Kabaddi competition for boys in the Under 17 and Under 19 categories. The event held at GCOPE Gadoora Ganderbal, saw enthusiastic participation from all four zones of the district. District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Ganderbal, along with the Activity […]
SRINAGAR: Arun Malhotra, a prominent former international footballer and Technical Member of AIFF, met with Kalyan Chaubey, President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), in New Delhi on July 16, 2024, to discuss the football landscape and related issues in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). During the meeting, Malhotra expressed his gratitude to AIFF President […]
First day witnesses thrilling matches ANANTNAG: Youth Services and Sports Department’s district level football tournament witnessed intense and exhilarating matches, showcasing remarkable talent and sportsmanship among the participating teams in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. In a gripping match, HSS Brakpora faced off against HSS Mattan. The game saw exceptional performances from both sides, with Tahseen […]