Archive · 18 Jan 2026
J-K LG urges keeping sports away from politics
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, spoke at a big sports meeting called 'National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN'.
He said that sports should not be mixed with politics so that all young people have a fair chance to show their talent.
He wants to make sure that sports are played in a peaceful environment and that the selection process is fair.
The meeting is about making sports better in Jammu and Kashmir by creating good sports places and supporting athletes.
He also wants more women and young people to play sports and for sports to be linked with education.
The conference will help make plans to improve sports in the region and prepare for big international competitions.
The sports minister, Satish Sharma, also spoke about building international-standard sports facilities and nurturing talent among the youth.
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the two-day 'National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN' in Jammu.
Sinha stressed the importance of keeping sports away from politics to ensure fair opportunities for talented youth.
The conference aims to identify actionable strategies to strengthen sports systems in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sinha called for linking sports with education and encouraging the participation of women and youth in sports.
The administration plans to develop state-of-the-art sports infrastructure and support athletes at the grassroots level.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha
- What
- Inaugurated the National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN and stressed the need to keep sports away from politics
- When
- January 17-18
- Where
- Jammu
- Why
- To ensure fair opportunities for talented youth and to strengthen sports systems in Jammu and Kashmir
- Event
- National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN
- Organizer
- Department of Youth Services and Sports
- Location
- Jammu
- Duration
- Two days
- Key Speaker
- Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha
- Focus Areas
- Strengthening sports systems, National Sports Policy 2025, J&K Sports Policy 2022
- Attendees
- Senior government officials, Sports Authority of India representatives, sports personalities, experts, youth