Omar lays foundation of Football Academy Highlights need for nurturing sports persons BARAMULLA, SEPTEMBER 04: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday laid foundation of Rs. 10 crore two phase building complex for Football Academy at Ushkara near here describing it an path-breaking event in the development of sports particularly football which has remained most popular sports in the Valley for a long time. The Chief Minister said that the talent in sports in Jammu and Kashmir is second to none and his Government has taken necessary measures to provide opportunity to youth to prove their sports ability at National and International levels and earn laurels to the State. Omar Abdullah said that the establishment of Football Academy by J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC), as a corporate sector social responsibility, would catapult football playing activity in the State particularly in Baramulla District where people are fond of football greatly. He said players in young age would be provided training to sharpen their playing skill and help them excel in this field. The Chief Minister said that his Government has give due attention to the development of sports in the State and a network of sports-fields and stadia are being developed in all the districts of the State. He said that this programme would be given further impetus. Omar Abdullah asked the youth to take part in sports activities and bring Jammu and Kashmir on the sports map of the Country explicitly. He said Government would provide all possible help to the sports organizations and sports persons to realize their objectives in the field of sports. Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Taj Mohi-ud-Din also spoke on the occasion and listed the measures Government has taken to give fillip to the sports activities in the State. He said Rs. 18 crore sports facility is under execution in Baramulla District at present. He thanked the Chief Minister for laying the foundation of Football Academy and said that it will prove highly beneficial for the game and the football players. Legislator and Provincial President National Conference, Kashmir, Nasir Aslam Wani was present on the occasion.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:54:26 +0000
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