: Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the Athletes to act as the Ambassadors of Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan and inspire the youth to shun drugs and embrace sports.

The LG was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at University of Kashmir (KU).

The LG reiterated that the administration was committed to building a robust sporting culture across higher educational institutions, ensuring equal opportunities for every student to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

He said that the All-India Inter-University Wushu Championship was more than a sporting contest which serves as a powerful platform to promote unity in diversity, discipline, excellence, and national integration.

"This championship carries with it a responsibility to uphold and renew the essential spirit of sport that transcends competition and connects us to our highest aspirations as human beings. Let the event at KU be remembered not only for the brilliance of the contests but for the bonds of friendship it forged, the barriers it broke, and the sense of one united, determined, compassionate Indian family it renewed," the LG said.

The six-day championship has drawn an impressive participation of over 1000 athletes, bringing together top Wushu talent from across the country. The event showcases both men’s and women’s competitions, reflecting the growing popularity and inclusivity of the sport at the University level.

Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor KU; Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports; Ram Niwas Sharma, Commissioner Secretary Higher Education; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and Prof. Naseer Iqbal, Registrar KU along with senior officials.

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