Dy CM assures support to J&K Master Games Association’s proposal
JAMMU, Aug 23: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Master Games Association, led by Secretary General Neete Kaur and Vice President Ravinder Singh, met Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Jammu and discussed the proposal to host the 9th National Master Games in the city.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the Association’s dedicated efforts to promote sports among athletes aged 30 years and above. It emphasised that Master Games provide veteran sportspersons with a competitive platform while advancing the vision of the Fit India Movement, healthy ageing and lifelong fitness.
The delegation sought the UT Government’s support and patronage for bringing the prestigious national sporting event to Jammu. Hosting the Games, it said, would give a major boost to the region’s sporting culture, promote sports tourism and create new opportunities for local master athletes to compete at the national level.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary gave a patient hearing to the delegation and appreciated the Association’s efforts to encourage sporting activity among the master age group. He assured the delegation that the government would extend all possible support for the promotion of Master Games and said the proposal to host the 9th National Master Games in Jammu would be considered positively.
The Association expressed gratitude to the Deputy Chief Minister for his encouraging assurance, describing the support as a positive step towards strengthening veteran sports and establishing Jammu as a promising destination for major national sporting events.
The proposed Games are expected to provide a powerful platform for celebrating fitness, experience and sporting spirit, reinforcing the message that age is no barrier to an active and healthy life.