{"id":10733,"date":"2026-01-28T19:44:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=10733"},"modified":"2026-01-28T19:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:44:23","slug":"jammu-to-host-twin-sporting-leagues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/jammu-to-host-twin-sporting-leagues\/","title":{"rendered":"Jammu to host twin sporting leagues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Srinagar, Jan 28:\u00a0<\/strong>Jammu is set for a high-octane sporting season as the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) and Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council (JKSC) launch the YSS-JKSC Football Premier League and Cricket League.<\/p>\n

Scheduled at the Synthetic Turf Football Ground, Parade and M A Stadium, the twin leagues promise thrilling competition, a showcase of local talent and a revival of professional football and cricket in the winter capital.<\/p>\n

In a statement, a spokesperson of the J&K Sports Council said, \u201cJammu, the City of Temples, is set for a high-octane sporting season as the Department of Youth Services and Sports and Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council will launch two marquee events\u2014the YSS-JKSC Football Premier League and YSS-JKSC Cricket League with promising double the thrill and renewed excitement for grassroots sport.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe leagues will be held at the Synthetic Turf Football Ground, Parade and M A Stadium, the leagues are set to deliver weeks of competitive action for fans across the city,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe YSS-JKSC Cricket and Football Premier League Tournaments 2025-26 are a much-needed initiative to significantly contribute towards the revival of Jammu\u2019s professional cricket and football tournaments,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe YSS-JKSC Football Premier League, slated for the Synthetic Turf at Parade, marks the return of the beautiful game to the heart of the city,\u201d the statement said, adding, \u201cWith the turf primed and floodlights waiting, the league is expected to showcase sharp tackles, long-range screamers, and an atmosphere that only football in Jammu can generate.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe organising committees and additional sub-committees comprising former national and international players, referees, umpires, coaches, club owners and JKSC officials have been constituted to ensure that the matches are conducted professionally,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cRunning parallel will be the YSS-JKSC Cricket League at the historic M A Stadium, signalling the comeback of big-league cricket at one of Jammu\u2019s most cherished sporting venues,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the pitch is curated and teams begin their preparations, anticipation is building over who will lift the cup when the league gets underway. The competition will consist of a total of 41 matches in football and 39 matches in cricket, with the final format and match composition to be framed after the finalisation of the participating teams,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery match would be played strictly in accordance with FIFA and AIFF rules in football and ICC and BCCI regulations in cricket,\u201d reads the statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter scrutiny by the Technical and Registration Committees, only permanent resident players from the Jammu Division would be permitted to participate in the tournaments,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

The statement said, \u201cIn cricket, there will be a cap of five out-stationed players per team. The objective is to give players from the Jammu Division ample opportunities to participate in a competitive competition.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Mini Stadium Parade had been made available for football matches, while the M A Stadium would host the cricket league,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo give the event more significance, grand opening and closing ceremonies will be arranged. Matches will also be conducted under floodlights to attract maximum sports enthusiasts, and these matches will be telecast live on social media platforms,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The statement said that to ensure high professional standards, AIFF-accredited referees and BCCI-certified umpires would officiate the matches. \u201cThe JKSC would provide match-day refreshments through its approved EMAs and would also arrange trophies, mementoes, medallions, branding, stationery and medical facilities on the closing day of the tournaments,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is anticipated that large audiences will return to the stands of the Mini Stadium Synthetic Turf Parade and the M A Stadium Jammu to witness these high-profile matches,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis platform will provide aspiring sportspersons in Jammu with the opportunity to exhibit their talent and achieve podium finishes at the national and international levels,\u201d it added\u2014(KNO)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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