Jammu, Apr 1 (JKNS): The two-day Orientation Course cum Workshop for officers and officials of the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) J&K was inaugurated on Wednesday by Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary at the Convention Centre here, marking a pivotal step toward building a road map for augmentation of sports infrastructure and talent development across the Union Territory.
Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports J&K, Dr. Shahid Iqbal, graced the inaugural ceremony as Chief Guest and interacted with the officers and officials of the Youth services and sports dept. Director General Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta and senior officers of the Department were also present.
The workshop drew robust participation from District Youth Services and Sports Officers across J&K, alongside officers and officials from various wings, as well as expert Physical Education Masters and Teachers across the Union Territory.
The Commissioner Secretary appreciated the conduct of such a wonderful Workshop on the first day of the financial year and advised the participants to take the benefit of the orientation course cum workshop which will help them in efficient implementation of programs, flawless execution of sports activities at every level and unwavering accountability to deliver measurable outcomes.
The chief guest underscored the critical need for sustained support to propel sports development forward, while placing strong emphasis on robust youth engagement programs as the cornerstone for nurturing future talent and fostering a vibrant sporting culture.
The workshop commenced on an inspiring note with the screening of a documentary that vividly showcased the Department’s dynamic activities and remarkable achievements. The presentation not only traced the journey of excellence in sports development—from grassroots initiatives to state-level triumphs—but also underscored the transformative role of the Department in nurturing talent and elevating regional sports to new heights.
In-depth deliberations centered on streamlining sports activities at school, zonal, district, divisional, and UT levels, culminating in seamless preparation for the National School Games under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).
“This initiative reaffirms DYSS J&K’s commitment to building a robust sports ecosystem, empowering youth, and positioning the region as a powerhouse in Indian sports,” asserted Dr Shahid Iqbal.
Earlier, In her welcome address, Director General of Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta apprised the chief guest about the ambitious targets set for nurturing young talent and elevating Jammu and Kashmir’s sports ecosystem to national prominence. She apprised the Commissioner Secretary that the workshop aims at preparing a comprehensive roadmap, blending strategic infrastructure upgrades, grassroots training programs, and high-performance coaching initiatives to transform aspirations into tangible triumphs on the field.
Participants zeroed in on talent scouting at the grassroots level, forging robust strategies to amplify J&K’s medal tally on the national stage.
The workshop spotlighted inspiring success stories of homegrown champions and rising athletes, underscoring the role of DYSS role in nurturing future stars.
On the occasion, Chief Guest also felicitated best performing districts with maximum participation in the online events created by the Directorate of YSS on Mybharat portal. In Aorohan Quiz, the first prize went to DYSSO Jammu, while in Volleyball, Cricket, Football, 8 on 8 Challenge and Green JK the first prizes were secured by Districts Kishtwar, Budgam Kupwara, Doda and Srinagar respectively. All the winners were presented mementoes by the chief guest as a token of appreciation.
Later, Joint Director Youth Services and Sports Kashmir, Mohd Rashid Kohli presented vote of thanks. (JKNS)
