Kulgam, may, 6:Para Sports week activities today culminated here at Sports Stadium,Kulgam where concluding events and award distribution function was held in presence of DC Kulgam,Dr Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat.
The week-long event was organised by District Youth Services & Sports Department from Ist of May.
More than 300 para sports persons,from all age groups, from across the district participated in cricket,tug of war, carrom, chess , as intimated by DYSSO, Gh Hassan, while speaking on the occasion.
Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat, who was present as Chief Guest, along with SSP, Sahil Sarangal participated in carrom, tug of wars events on the concluding day.
Speaking on the occasion, DC congratulated the department for organising the event and facilitating an appreciable participation of para sports persons.
He also lauded specially abled,para sports persons who showed great temperament and enthusiasm by their participation in the events held since day Ist.
He also held interaction with them and enquired about the issues, who apprised him of some prominent demands viz a viz bettering sports infrastructure, and provision of easy accessibility.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner directed for making all efforts in the coming days to resolve their issues.
He instructed the YSS department to put up a comprehensive proposal for funds allocation for the benefit of para sports in the district.
He also instructed to organise more of these para sports events at zonal, district levels.
SSP, Kulgam congratulated their positive attitude towards sports and said we should seek inspiration from them on their positivity.
The event was attended by Other civil, police officers along with concerned from the department.
Later on, Deputy Commissioner inspected under- construction Indoor Badminton stadium at Kulgam and took stock of its work, which is at the final stage of execution.
It was intimated that the project cost of the stadium is 90 lacs. The DC directed for immediate take over and dedication of the facility for the sports lovers of the district.
