SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) on Thursday evening held a meeting with Chief Secretary J&K Dr Arun Kumar Mehta at Synthetic Turf TRC to discuss issues regarding football’s development in J&K.
The meeting was attended by Chairman Election Committee, JKFA Wasim Aslam and General Secretary JKFA Bashir Ahmad Shah, who put forth the demands of various departmental football teams. CS Mehta also inaugurated “Nation First Winter Sports Festival”, organised by J&K Sports Council (JKSC) and JKFA, on the occasion.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P.K. Pole, Secretary JKSC Nuzhat Gul and Secretary J&K Tourism and Youth Services Sports Sarmad Hafeez and few other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
“Thousands of young footballers from numerous sports teams and academies had gathered from all across the valley of Kashmir region. Nuzhat Gul appreciated the efforts of Wasim Aslam for his contribution towards making the festival a success,” a JKFA statement said.
“Wasim Aslam briefed Chief Secretary regarding various important matters and different grievances pertaining to football. All the departmental football teams, such as SRTC, JK Forest, Food and Supplies, PDC, Roads and Buildings, gave representation to the Chief Secretary through Chairman JKFA.”
“The Chief Secretary gave a patient hearing and promised that in coming days people will see positive response from the J&K UT administration,” the statement concluded.
Later, the CS presented footballing equipment and certificates to all the participating sports teams. Towards the conclusion of the event a game of football was played between two teams that were chosen through a lucky draw by the Chief Secretary and the Divisional Commissioner.
FC One defeated Iqbal Sports FC to win Rs. 10,000 in cash, while the runners-up were given Rs. 5,000.
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