9 months ago
J&K L-G urges youth to resist radicalisation
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, spoke at the closing ceremony of the National School Games.
He told the young athletes to stand against people who try to divide them and to work together for a better future.
He said that young people are important for the country's future and can inspire others through sports.
The games had teams from all over India playing football, Wushu, Taekwondo, and table tennis.
The Lieutenant Governor gave prizes to the winners and released a book about youth sports.
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha urged youth to resist radicalisation and promote national unity.
The speech was delivered at the closing ceremony of the 69th National School Games-2025.
The Games featured four disciplines: Football, Wushu, Taekwondo, and Table Tennis.
Athletes from 34 states and union territories participated in the event.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated winners and released a compendium of the Department of Youth Services and Sports.
- Who
- Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, youth, athletes, and officials
- What
- Closing ceremony of the 69th National School Games-2025
- Where
- Kashmir Valley
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To inspire youth to resist radicalisation and promote national unity
Key facts
- Event
- Closing ceremony of the 69th National School Games-2025
- Organisers
- Department of Youth Services & Sports and the School Games Federation of India (SGFI)
- Speaker
- Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha
- Disciplines Featured
- Football, Wushu, Taekwondo, Table Tennis
- Participants
- Athletes from 34 states and union territories
Quotes
Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
“The administration’s 360-degree approach, targeting terror financing networks, narcotics-linked routes, overground workers and sympathisers, remains aimed at dismantling the entire support ecosystem for militant groups.”
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“India’s young athletes are the architects of the nation’s destiny and have a responsibility to strengthen national unity and shape a brighter future for the country.”
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