Srinagar, Dec 11 (KINS): The Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, along with Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today flagged off the Jammu and Kashmir Senior Men’s Football team for the final round of the prestigious Santosh Trophy.
The event, held at Mini Stadium, Parade Jammu, was attended by key officials, including Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary of Youth Services and Sports, Tara Singh, Director General of Youth Services and Sports, and Nuzhat Gul, Secretary of J&K Sports Council, among others.
The final round of the Santosh Trophy will take place in Telangana, where the J&K team will face off against top teams from across the country. To commemorate the occasion, a friendly match was played between the J&K Police Team and the J&K Santosh Trophy Team in front of the distinguished guests.
During the event, the Sports Minister and the Advisor to CM distributed sports kits to athletes from various Khelo India centres in J&K.
Satish Sharma congratulated the team for their outstanding performance in the preliminary round in Punjab, which secured their qualification for the finals. He commended the J&K Sports Council for organizing a high-quality coaching camp and providing essential technical and infrastructural support.
Nasir Aslam Wani praised the athletes for their dedication and wished them success in the upcoming matches. He emphasized the global appeal of football and expressed pride in the players’ achievements, assuring the government’s continued support to make J&K a hub for sports excellence.
The coaching camp for the final round, held at Mini Stadium, Parade Jammu, was led by former international footballer and renowned coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo, alongside chief football coach Satpal Singh Kala. Under the direction of the J&K Sports Council Secretary, the players received residential facilities, infrastructure, and other essential resources.
The players, fueled by determination, expressed optimism about their performance, aiming to achieve impressive results as they prepare to compete against the nation’s best football teams.(KINS)
Sports Minister, Advisor to CM flag off J&K senior football team for Santosh Trophy
