Srinagar: Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, on Friday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Gindun Sports Complex at Rajbagh, reviewing existing sports infrastructure and ongoing developmental works while directing officials to expedite completion of key facilities to strengthen sports infrastructure and athlete training across the Valley.
Gul conducted an extensive inspection of the Sports Complex at Gindun, Rajbagh, to assess the existing sports infrastructure and review the progress of ongoing developmental works at the venue.
During the visit, the Secretary inspected facilities catering to multiple sporting disciplines, including volleyball, basketball, skating and handball, besides other sports activities regularly conducted at the complex. She reviewed the functioning and utilisation of the available infrastructure and interacted with officials regarding measures required to further enhance the sporting environment for athletes and aspiring sportspersons.
Gul also reviewed the Gymnastics Hall and directed that all necessary arrangements be expedited for its early operationalisation. She emphasised that the facility should be made functional at the earliest to provide a dedicated and professionally equipped training space for gymnasts and emerging talent.
The Secretary further inspected the proposed facilities for archery and shooting and reviewed the preparations underway for establishing dedicated training centres for both disciplines. She directed the concerned officials to fast-track the preparatory works and ensure that the centres are developed in accordance with the technical and training requirements of the respective sports.
Gul also inspected the newly completed swimming pool complex, with special focus on the dedicated facilities developed for children and beginners. The swimming infrastructure has been completed and is ready for further augmentation and operationalisation. Once fully functional, the facility is expected to significantly strengthen aquatic sports infrastructure in Srinagar and provide structured training opportunities to young and emerging swimmers.
Emphasising timely completion of the remaining works, the Secretary directed the concerned officials to maintain high standards of upkeep and ensure optimum utilisation of every sporting facility. She observed that Gindun Rajbagh, owing to its strategic and central location in Srinagar, has tremendous potential to emerge as a vibrant multi-sports training hub catering to athletes and youth from across the city and adjoining areas.
The Secretary underlined that modern and accessible sports infrastructure is central to broadening the sporting base, promoting healthy lifestyles and creating meaningful avenues for constructive youth engagement. She reiterated the commitment of the J&K Sports Council towards developing quality sports facilities, strengthening grassroots sporting systems and expanding opportunities for young talent across Jammu and Kashmir.
The visit forms part of the Sports Council’s continued focus on infrastructure consolidation, effective utilisation of sporting assets and creation of an athlete-centric ecosystem capable of identifying, nurturing and advancing sporting talent to higher competitive levels.