Vice-Chancellor of University of Jammu Prof Manoj Dhar has said that it brings an ecstatic feeling in the minds of the people to see the UT of J&amp;K flourishing in the field of sports and carving space on the country's sports map. He was addressing the valedictory function of 65th National School Games Under-14 and Under-17 Boys and Girls in the discipline of Sqay Martial Art at Gymnasium Hall in Jammu yesterday.<br />''<br />''J&amp;K emerged as the overall winner in the event, with a total of 37 medals including 6 gold, followed by &nbsp;Maharashtra with 26 and Delhi in the third spot 16 medals.<br />''<br />''While congratulating the participating contingents for visiting the Union Territory and showcasing their sporting skills, Prof Dhar, said that the mega-events like this, apart from providing ample opportunity to the young sportspersons to hone their talent and bring laurels, also helps them to appreciate the culture of their counterparts from the other parts of the country. He said, J&amp;K Government is leaving no stone unturned in promoting sports culture in the Union Territory.<br />''<br />''Director-General Sports Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman said that for Centre as well as for J&amp;K Government, sky is the limit for providing funds and other allied assistance in raising infrastructure to improve the standard of sports and games in the Union Territory.<br />
News On AIR | February 4, 2020 12:26 PM
Govt leaving no stone unturned in promoting sports culture in J&K: VC Jammu University