KATHUA, Oct 22: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated a Karate Cluster Club at Government Middle School (GMS), Chack Sheikhan, Kathua, with the aim of promoting sports, fitness and self-defence among students.
DSP Headquarters Kathua, Ravinder Singh, attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Sunil Kumar and Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Kamlesh Kumari were also present.
The initiative is being undertaken under the guidance of Director General Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta, to encourage young students to develop their sporting skills, discipline and self-confidence.
The newly established club will provide students with opportunities to learn karate, acquire self-defence techniques and embrace a healthy lifestyle. Gursharan Kumar, Physical Education Teacher of Zone Lakhanpur, will conduct training sessions and guide the students.
The initiative highlights the department’s commitment to strengthening grassroots sports and nurturing young talent by providing students with opportunities to excel in martial arts and other sporting activities.