Khelo India campaign on Wednesday reached Kupwara as the the events in District were inaugurated by Vice-Chairmain District Kupwara Sports Council Rauf Tramboo.
The event organised by State Sports Council was held at Government Higher Secondary School Kupwara. Different Sports categories which includes Volley Ball, Kabaddi, Wushu, Athletics, Badminton, 100 Mt Run, discuss through and short put were played by about 500 senior and junior boys.
This “Sport for All” program will be played from Block level to district level and then from State level to National level. The idea behind is to hunt for the sports talent on national level.
Rauf Tramboo who was the chief Guest said on the occasion,” State sports council is committed to inculcate the spirit of sports among the youth and budding ones of district Kupwara and every step will be taken to provide support and assistance to them by the sports council.
Among others who were present on the occasion were Javed Ahamad, Principal Government Higher Secondary School Kupwara, officials from sports council, Coaches from Youth services and sports, Sports personalities and office bearers of different sports associations, members of civil society and a large number of local people watched the different sports activities held on a large scale.