Srinagar: Hundreds of people participated in a fitness and sports event organised by Team Red Foundation at WHS Sports Hub in Sonwar on Sunday, with the organisers aiming to encourage young people to adopt healthier lifestyles and stay away from drug abuse.
The event, titled FIT NOVEMBER 2026, brought together representatives from the administration, police, sports, healthcare, education and business sectors, along with public representatives and artists.
Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroo, Deputy Inspector General of Police Traffic Kashmir Haseeb Ur Rahman, legislators Tanvir Sadiq and Ahsan Pardesi, Director Tourism Kashmir Qamar Sajjad, and Secretary J&K Sports Council Tazayun Mukhtar were among those who attended.
Others present included Regional Transport Officer Kashmir Irfan Qazi, Joint Director Tourism Kashmir Waseem Raja, Dr Naveed Nazir, Head of the Department of Chest Diseases Hospital, and Nuzhat Gul.
Representatives from the education and business sectors, including Woodland House School Managing Director Viraj Singh, Foundation World School Chairman Faizan Ul Islam and Autowings Toyota CEO Mehroz, also participated. Bollywood artist Mir Sarwar, Sardar Nasir Ali Khan and radio jockey Umar Nissar were among the other attendees.
The programme featured fitness and sporting activities aimed at encouraging physical activity, participation and healthy competition among children and young people. SKIMS Soura supported the event as its health partner.
Chairman of Team Red Foundation Saadat Nasir Wani Sogami said the initiative was aimed at providing young people with opportunities to engage in sports and constructive activities.
He said playgrounds, sporting opportunities and positive influences were important in steering children away from substance abuse and unhealthy lifestyles.
The foundation said it would continue organising initiatives focused on sports promotion, youth empowerment, community welfare and health awareness across Jammu and Kashmir.
