Srinagar, October 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Jammu and Kashmir’s Wushu and Taekwondo teams for clinching the Overall Team Trophy in both disciplines at the 70th National School Games held at the Government College of Physical Education in Ganderbal.
The Union Territory’s athletes secured a total of 22 medals across the two disciplines, delivering a strong performance at the national-level sporting event.
In Taekwondo, held from October 22 to 26, the J&K team won 14 medals, including four gold, three silver and seven bronze. The Wushu contingent, which competed from October 15 to 19, added eight medals to the tally, comprising one gold, two silver and five bronze.
Omar Abdullah congratulated the young athletes on their achievement, saying their success reflected the region’s growing sporting potential and the dedication, discipline and hard work of its emerging talent.
He also reiterated the government’s commitment to improving sports infrastructure and creating more opportunities for young people to excel in different sporting disciplines.
The Chief Minister had inaugurated the 70th National School Games on October 15. The event witnessed participation from more than 1,300 young athletes representing 23 States and Union Territories.
The games were organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).
