Jammu, Nov 12: Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Jammu, Inderjeet Singh Parihar, Thursday convened a high-level meeting of conveners and officials of various committees to review and streamline preparations for the 70th National School Games U-17 Girls Cricket Tournament, scheduled to be organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports at Jammu from November 15 to November 20, 2026.
Addressing the meeting, Parihar, as per a statement, directed the committee members to work with utmost dedication, coordination and professional excellence to ensure that the prestigious national-level tournament is conducted in a befitting manner. He emphasised that the event should not only meet the highest standards of organisation but also leave a lasting impression on the visiting players, coaches and officials.
The Joint Director exhorted the conveners to lead from the front and ensure safe, comfortable and hospitable arrangements for the contingents arriving from different parts of the country. He said that every possible effort must be made to make the visiting athletes feel at home, adding that their comfort, security and overall experience should remain the top priority of all committees.
Issuing strict directions to the Technical Committee, Parihar asked its members to set a benchmark in the conduct of the tournament and ensure that all matches are organised in accordance with the prescribed rules, protocols and sporting standards. He said that meticulous planning, timely execution and seamless coordination among all stakeholders would be crucial to the success of the event.
The conveners of various committees briefed the chair that all requisite arrangements have been put in place to conduct the championship in a most befitting manner. They assured the Joint Director of their full commitment and readiness to extend all possible support for the smooth conduct of the tournament.
Reiterating the Government’s commitment to the promotion of sports across every nook and corner of the Union Territory, Parihar said that the Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez, and Director General, Youth Services and Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta, have been leaving no stone unturned to translate this commitment into concrete action on the ground.
Lauding the initiatives taken by the Department under the dynamic leadership of the Director General YSS, the Joint Director said that the floodlit matches, conceptualised by Anuradha Gupta, will illuminate Jammu city and its adjoining areas from November 15, 2026 onwards. He said the initiative will not only add grandeur to the championship but also provide an enthralling spectacle for sports lovers and the general public.
Describing the visiting athletes as ambassadors of their respective States and Union Territories, Parihar said that their conduct, participation and experience would reflect the sporting spirit and hospitality of Jammu and Kashmir. He called upon all officials to extend courteous, efficient and athlete-friendly services throughout the tournament.
The meeting, among others, was attended by Assistant Director, Virender Kumar; District Youth Services and Sports Officers (DYSSOs); Lecturers; and Zonal Physical Education Officers.
