Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today attended one day Body Building and Physique competition organized by National Physique Committee at Tagore Hall here.

The event was organised in 55 kg to 95 kg weight category in which Salim was declared as overall champion where as Riyan won in classic physique category. Zaid Abdullah was adjudged the winner in men’s physique competition.
While speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that he felt delighted to see the strength of motivated participants in NPC Body Building and Physique Competition. He added that energy and dedication of participants reflect the positive direction our youth can take.
The Deputy CM further maintained that Government is channelling energy of youth in right direction to curb the menace of drug abuse in them.
The Deputy CM extended best wishes to participants for future competition and said that government is committed to work in promoting the sport and nurturing new talent in J&K by providing them top notch infrastructure, facility and mentorship so that they can be prepared for national/international events.
The Deputy Chief Minister also distributed medals, trophies and certificates to the top performers of the competition.