Srinagar, June 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya for approving the establishment of the first National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Jammu and Kashmir, describing the decision as a landmark step for the Union Territory’s sports ecosystem.
The Lieutenant Governor said the approval marks a historic milestone that will provide world-class training facilities, scientific coaching, sports medicine, and high-performance support to talented athletes from Jammu and Kashmir. He said the Centre will nurture young sporting talent and help athletes compete successfully at national and international levels.
LG Sinha credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for transforming the sports sector in Jammu and Kashmir through sustained investments in modern infrastructure, youth engagement, and athlete development. He also thanked Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for extending support to strengthen the Union Territory’s sports infrastructure and for approving the prestigious Centre of Excellence.
He said the National Centre of Excellence will open new avenues for aspiring sportspersons by providing access to advanced coaching, modern training techniques, and professional support systems, significantly enhancing J&K’s sporting landscape. The initiative, he added, aligns with the Government of India’s vision of empowering youth and creating international-level sports infrastructure across the country.
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated the administration’s commitment to promoting sports as a vehicle for youth empowerment, healthy lifestyles, and nation-building, expressing confidence that the new Centre will produce future champions who will bring laurels to Jammu and Kashmir and the country.(KNC)
