YSS J&K marks International Day of Sports for Development and Peace 

Srinagar, Apl 6: The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports J&K, through its District Youth Services and Sports offices and various Zonal Sports offices, celebrated the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace across the UT with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit.

The celebrations were held under the theme “Sports for Development and Peace.”

A series of sports activities, as per a DYSS statement, were organised in different zones of the districts involving a large number of school children.

Hundreds of boys and girls from different age groups actively participated in a variety of activities including carrom, chess, volleyball, yoga, rope skipping, and several other sports events. The programmes aimed to commemorate the day while promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and the spirit of unity among the youth.

At Srinagar alongside the sports events, Plantation Day was also observed, during which students enthusiastically planted saplings to raise awareness about environmental conservation and the importance of protecting nature.

The field staff of the Youth Services and Sports Department remained actively involved throughout the day, ensuring the smooth conduct of all activities across the zones.