Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the players and youth to dream big and define clear goals in life, making them a reality through hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
“The power of sports can transform individuals, society and the nation. We must believe in ourselves, promote shared values, embrace the challenges and stay focused to foster national identity and unity,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 6th edition of the Kashmiri Pandit Premier League (KPPL) at M.A Stadium, Jammu.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all the participating players and everyone associated with the Kashmiri Pandit Premier League.
The Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India and the UT Administration are committed to the welfare of the Kashmiri Pandit Community.
The Lieutenant Governor also commended the Lalitaditya Sports Education and Health Organisation for its dedicated efforts towards the promotion of sports.
He asked the members of the Organization to partner with schools and government departments in other states/UTs to connect with youth.
He further emphasised on developing a long-term empowerment roadmap and integrating skill training and career preparation for the youth from Kashmiri Pandit Community, building on the success of initiatives like the LG Special Camp.
Ashish Kachroo, Vice President, Lalitaditya Sports Education and Health Organization; Vinay Koul, General Secretary; Ankur Bagati, Coordinator; P N Tickoo, Deepak Raina, Raman Raina and other members of the organisation, prominent citizens and sportspersons were present.
The inaugural ceremony was also attended by Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range; Dr Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) J&K; Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council and senior officials of Civil and Police Administration.
