SRINAGAR, MAY 12: Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council (JKSC) has announced a comprehensive calendar of sporting events set to unfold across the Kashmir Valley over the coming weeks.
The initiative, as per an official statement, forms a core part of the 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, an ambitious government-led campaign aimed at engaging the youth of Jammu & Kashmir through sport, nurturing grassroots talent, and building a robust, drug-free sporting culture across the Union Territory.
The South Kashmir Volleyball League 2026 is scheduled to be held from 14 to 17 May 2026, organised in association with the Volleyball Association of Jammu & Kashmir. The league will provide a competitive platform for volleyball players from the South Kashmir region, fostering team spirit and identifying emerging talent at the district level.
Similarly, The Kashmir Championship Football League, to be conducted across all districts of the Kashmir Division, will commence its selection process with trials. The first trial is scheduled on 13 May 2026 at Madri Meharban Stadium, Ganderbal. Players aspiring to represent their districts are encouraged to report at the designated venue on the specified date. Subsequent trial schedules for remaining districts will be announced in due course.
Likewise, the Karate Championship will be inaugurated on 16 May 2026 at the Indoor Sports Hall, Polo Ground, Srinagar. The championship will bring together karate exponents from across the Valley, providing a stage for athletes to demonstrate skill and competitive excellence in this traditional martial discipline.
Furthermore, in observance of World Bicycle Day, the J&K Sports Council will organise a Cyclothon in Srinagar. The event is aimed at promoting cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice among the youth while simultaneously raising awareness against drug abuse and obesity. Dates and route details will be announced soon.
A Women’s Rugby Trophy is also in the pipeline, underscoring the Council’s commitment to expanding opportunities for women in sport. Further details regarding venue, format, and dates will be communicated in the coming days.
Alongside the competitive events, the J&K Sports Council will conduct live demonstrations and introductory sessions across a range of martial arts and traditional combat disciplines. These include Thang-Ta, Taekwondo, Karate, Pencak Silat, Wushu, Kudo, and Suky Martial Art. These demonstrations are designed to expose youth across the Valley to diverse sporting traditions, stimulate interest at the grassroots level, and provide a pathway into structured training programmes.
All events under the calendar are aligned with the broader objectives of the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan: to engage youth constructively through sport, combat the menace of drug abuse, nurture athletic talent at the district and regional level, promote physical fitness, and address growing health concerns including obesity. Sport, in the vision of the J&K Sports Council, is not merely a recreational pursuit but a powerful instrument of social transformation and community well-being.
The J&K Sports Council invites athletes, coaches, associations, and sports enthusiasts across Jammu & Kashmir to participate actively in these events and contribute to building a healthier, stronger, and drug-free generation.
