SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 22: Minister
of State for Forest, Environment, Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and
Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad today attended the National Open Amateur and
Professional Kickboxing Championship 2017at Indoor Stadium Srinagar organized
by the J&K Amateur and Professional Kickboxing Association. The final match
was played between J&K and Maharashtra in Girls section
which was won by J&K.
250 players from 8 states including Jammu and Kashmir , Rajasthan,
Punjab Haryana Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat participated in the event.
A good number of sports lovers are present on the occasion. On the
occasion, the Minister distributed the prizes among the participant players.
The Minister highlighted the ongoing improvement in sports
infrastructure in the State so that the local players can compete at National
and International levels. He said several measures have been taken to upgrade
the sports infrastructure with the aim to show case the hidden talent of the
budding youth of the State. He asked the players to work with dedication and
hone their skill so that they can compete at National and International levels.
He said talent is present among the youth of the State but need is to
channelize it in a proper way.
Terming sports as an essential element in making a balance between mind,
body and soul, Mir Zahoor exhorted upon youth to adopt extracurricular
activities besides academic education for their personality
development.
Earlier, President of the Association briefed the Minister about the
activities of the Association and National Open Amateur and Professional
Kickboxing Championship 2017.
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