At a time when meritorious sportspersons of other states and union territories are being rewarded with special cash prizes and jobs in various government departments, players in J&K are deprived of the same benefits. Sources said there was a recommendation in the sports policy draft wherein special cash awards would be given to players who … Read more
As uncertainty continues over the implementation of a sports policy, the recommendations regarding involvement of corporations and corporate houses for the promotion of games are gathering dust since long. Sources said the draft sports policy had recommended that all corporations/boards and apex cooperative institutions in J&K will be brought under the overall umbrella of the … Read more
When it comes to outdoor sports, Golf is one of most intersting games. Many people like to play golf in their free times. In Jammu here we have got Jammu Tawi Golf Course located at Sidhra on the bank of River Tawi. Here are some interesting things to know about Jammu Tawi Golf Course : The … Read more
International wushu player of J&K Surya Bhanu Pratap Singh, who registered an emphatic quarterfinal victory over his Philippines rival in the men’s 60-kg category on Tuesday, lost the semifinal bout against Erfan Ahangarian of Iran after suffering an injury in the ongoing Asian Games at Jakarta-Palembang (Indonesia) on Wednesday. It was during the bout that … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir’s ace Para athlete, Chandeep Singh, despite all odds, converted his disability into an ability to emerge golden boy of the country and the State as well by winning 2 gold medals for India in the ongoing Kimunyong Cup Taekwondo Championship, being held in Korea. Chandeep has the honour of winning gold medals … Read more
Ace fencer of J&K Shreya Gupta, who has brought laurels to the state by winning a bronze medal at the Sabre event in the ongoing Commonwealth Cadet and Junior Fencing Championship at Newcastle, England, said she was always hopeful of a good performance. In conversation to The Tribune an elated Shreya told on telephone,“Before the … Read more
According to the Daily Excelsior, Jammu is going to get a cricket stadium of international standards. For that matter, the development of already existing multipurpose MA Stadium into an International standard Cricket Stadium will go a long way in helping the talented cricketers to shine at the National Level. According to news report, the City … Read more
Despite lacking infrastructure, Jammu has produced another champion in the field of mountain climbing. Meet Shivani Charak, a student of GHSS Domana who has been selected by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), New Delhi, to represent the country in the first-ever sport climbing competition at the 18th Asian Games slated to be held in Jakarta … Read more
The J&K Rifle Association (JKRA) is going to get an international-standard shooting range at the MA Stadium in Jammu. With 40 medals in its tally, the JKRA has won 40 medals, including 17 gold medals, since formation of JKRA in 2005. Although the JKRA has possession of land, they lack funds for erecting required infrastructure. … Read more
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has joined Jammu and Kashmir Cricket as the coach-cum-mentor of its senior state side for the 2018-19 season. Earlier, Pathan was playing for Baroda in Ranji Trophy. Now his job will be to coach the Ranji team of the state and take special coaching clinincs in various parts of the state. … Read more
According to a report by the State Sports Council, Jammu and Kashmir needs 2500 play fields for its 1.21 crore population to harness its true sporting potential and take sports from the capitals to other districts and towns of the state. At present, there are only 137 play fields in the state and with most … Read more
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex will soon come up with a “Sports calendar for 2018-19”. This was discussed in the 5th meeting of the governing council of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex, Katra, held recently which took a number of important decisions for nurturing sporting talent and arranging mega sports … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir Veterans Athletics team bagged 22 medals, with 9 gold, 9 silver and 4 bronze in the Indo-Bangladesh Masters Athletics Meet held at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, recently. The State athletes participated in the Meet under the supervision of Tarsem Lal Basotra, General Secretary J&K Veteran Athletic Association. Surjeet Choudhary, who … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir Ranji team is all set to get a massive overhaul for the upcoming season. They have roped in Irfan Pathan in dual role; player and mentor. Pathan who played for Baroda for 17 seasons, is likely to play for J&K for three years. Apart from Pathan, J&K have also offered Kapil Dev … Read more